Payroll Staff Accountant – Tax

Job Description

Payroll Staff Accountant | KnitWell Group

The Tone:
This is a regular, full-time role at KnitWell Group, located in Hingham, MA, with hybrid options also available in Duluth, MN or Ft Myers, FL. KnitWell Group is a specialty retail operating company, bringing together iconic brands like Ann Taylor, Chico’s, and Talbots to create exceptional products and memorable experiences for customers. This role is critical for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll and tax functions, directly supporting associates and maintaining compliance for the entire organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Regular/Full time
• Location: Hybrid Hingham, MA
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: Own the accurate and compliant processing of multi-state payroll, taxes, and related inquiries for all associates.
• Tech Stack: Workday, OSV, Oracle, SAP, Excel, Access

What You’ll Actually Do
• Processing: Accurately process payroll in a timely manner.
• Compliance & Setup: Review inquiries for Federal, State, and Local tax setup and conduct compliance research for payroll and tax matters.
• Support: Address associate inquiries and concerns regarding payroll and taxes.
• Audit & Resolution: Audit, identify, and resolve payroll and tax variances.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile data between Workday/OSV and Oracle/SAP General Ledger.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree. This is an early-career role focusing on multi-state payroll tax.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in multi-state payroll tax. General ledger experience is preferred.
• Skills: Strong aptitude with Excel and Access. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and demonstrated collaboration skills. Ability to work independently with attention to detail and strong prioritization abilities.
• Bonus: Experience with Workday, Oracle, and SAP is preferred.