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Aveanna Healthcare Payroll Tax Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia
Payroll Tax Specialist
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Requisition #:
214094
Location:
Atlanta, GA 30339
Category:
Accounting/Finance
Salary:
$80,000.00 per year
Position Details
Join a Company That Puts People First—and Wins Awards Doing It!
At Aveanna, we’re proud to create a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and inspired. Here’s what sets us apart:
Award-Winning Workplace
Recognized for Best Leadership, Best Diversity, Best Company for Women, Best Career Growth, Work-Life Balance, Happiness, and Top-Rated Outlook in 2025.
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- Every year, we pause for our Month of Service, giving you the chance to volunteer in your local community—on the clock and with your team. It’s a powerful way to give back, connect, and live our values beyond the workplace.
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Position Overview
The Payroll Tax Specialist will be directly involved in all functions of the payroll tax department. This person will assist internal employees with questions relating to Federal, State, and Local taxation. The person in this position will assist with payroll tax reconciliation, reporting and audits, responding to internal tax inquiries, and assisting with payroll processing when necessary.
Requirements
Responsibilities of a Payroll Tax Specialist:
Research and respond to employee tax issues/questions
Entering federal, state, and local employee tax forms
Multiple Worksite Reporting
Tax Check Requests
Manage SUI and local rates
Requesting and monitoring agency refunds
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Audits
Pennsylvania Local Taxes
Quarter End processing
Year End processing
Research and respond to tax notices
Close accounts for predecessor companies
Complete verification of employment
Perform daily reconciliation of payroll system and ADP invoicing
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of payroll tax experience
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ie. Pivot Tables and V-Lookups)
Experience with Workday payroll software
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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