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TIFFANY MCLEAN

TIFFANY MCLEAN

Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst
Greensboro,NC

Summary

Experienced Payroll Tax Specialist with a strong background in multi-state payroll tax compliance, filings, and reconciliations. Demonstrated expertise in registering with federal, state, and local agencies, including the (SOS) Secretary of State, Revenue, Unemployment, and Local Tax agencies. Skilled in managing the filing and payment of Federal, State, Local, PFML, SDI, and Worker's Compensation taxes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Proficient in W2 and W2C preparation, quarterly and yearend reconciliations, and reporting to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Adept at resolving tax notices, processing amendments, managing tax accounts, and streamlining payroll tax operations for maximum efficiency and accuracy. Committed to maintaining compliance with evolving tax laws and minimizing audit risks through thorough documentation and proactive communication with state agencies.

Seasoned Tax Specialist brings nine years of tax industry expertise, including dispute resolutions and local, state, federal and international tax laws. Excellent understanding of evaluations and statements, liabilities and payments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Ashton Carter/Signal Energy, LLC.
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed tax submissions and made sure all information complied with regulations.
  • Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and integrity.
  • Worked with individuals, trusts and companies to manage tax compliance and reporting needs.
  • Collected and submitted required tax payments.
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
  • Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.
  • Responded to inquiries from IRS and other tax authorities.
  • Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.

Payroll Tax Accountant

Ashton Carter/ Centene Management
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for account closures WTH, SUI, and Locals
  • Responsible for handling Notices
  • Responsible for Filing and Payments of FED, State, and Local taxes
  • Researching previous filed quarters to make sure all is accurate and paid
  • Requesting abatements for penalties acquired due to late filings
  • Responsible for completing and submitting Succession forms for transfers
  • Contacting state representatives for information regarding late filings, late payments received, submitting late originals
  • Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.

Payroll Tax Specialist

Ashton Carter/ InfoSync
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Calculating employer and employee tax amounts
  • Filing for semiweekly, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tax returns and reporting
  • Understanding tax withholding requirements for multi-state and local taxes
  • Handled P&I calculations and abatement requests
  • Researched and resolved payroll tax notices
  • Managed tax submissions and made sure all information complied with regulations.
  • Worked with individuals, trusts and companies to manage tax compliance and reporting needs.
  • Collected and submitted required tax payments.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and integrity.
  • Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
  • Responded to inquiries from IRS and other tax authorities.

Accountant II

Integrated Resources Inc/ TriNet
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
  • Accurately prepare quarterly and annual tax reports
  • Prepare returns, reports, and payments
  • Assist with amendments and back filing
  • Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
  • Researched and resolved payroll tax notices
  • Creating W2 and W2c's
  • Balancing adjustments

ADVANCED PAYROLL/ TAX COORDINATOR

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
05.2019 - 03.2021
  • Compile and Send Daily Operations Reports
  • Prepare and process Weekly, Bi Weekly, and Semi Monthly payrolls
  • Handles adjustments, bonuses, voluntary and involuntary deductions, overpayments and repayments
  • Complying with Local/ State tax laws
  • Prepare Union reports and make Union payments
  • Produce and Report Current Employment Statistics to BLS monthly for 12 states
  • Pull and prepare documents for Audits
  • Completed overpayments and underpayment calculations
  • Completed reconciliations, abatement requests, P&I calculations

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Cbiz Flex-Pay
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Handling 277 clients; 1200-1500 employees' payroll
  • Updates payroll records
  • Handles exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job title and department/division transfers
  • Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
  • ACH returns
  • Complying with local/state tax laws
  • Perform daily payroll department operations

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Paychex, Inc.
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Performed daily payroll department operations
  • Understood proper taxation of employer paid benefits
  • Processed correct garnishment calculations and compliance
  • Performed compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks
  • Processed accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W2, W2c, etc)
  • Developed ad hoc financial operational reporting as needed
  • Processed manual check and relocation metric's

Education

Some college courses - Business Administration

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston Salem, NC
01.2012

GED - undefined

Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC
05.2004

Skills

  • ACH
  • FileNet
  • ADP
  • AS400
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Excel
  • SOX
  • PeopleSoft
  • Accounting
  • MasterTax
  • Salesforce
  • FS PROD
  • HR PROD
  • Service Now
  • Vista
  • Aatrix
  • Payroll taxes
  • Liability understanding
  • Reporting skills
  • File management
  • Tax law expertise
  • Documentation skills
  • Tax research
  • Tax compliance

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Additional Information

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills, including collaborating with leadership and senior management comfortably, Excellent Communication and Analytical skills with the ability to deal with numerical data, Attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving skills, Expert in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams, with focus on Excel, Proficient in People Soft, AS400, Lotus Notes, Taleo, Sharepoint, Iseries, Filenet, M3, ADP(Vantage), SOX compliance, Proficient in Salesforce, Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new things.


 Licensed Real Estate Agent, 01/01/24

Timeline

Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Ashton Carter/Signal Energy, LLC.
07.2024 - Current

Payroll Tax Accountant

Ashton Carter/ Centene Management
06.2023 - 06.2024

Payroll Tax Specialist

Ashton Carter/ InfoSync
03.2023 - 06.2023

Accountant II

Integrated Resources Inc/ TriNet
09.2021 - 09.2022

ADVANCED PAYROLL/ TAX COORDINATOR

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
05.2019 - 03.2021

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Cbiz Flex-Pay
04.2017 - 05.2019

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Paychex, Inc.
04.2016 - 04.2017

GED - undefined

Guilford Technical Community College

Some college courses - Business Administration

Forsyth Technical Community College
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