Tax Accountant - Payroll & Overtime Compliance (OBBBA)

Skills:

Accounting | Payroll | Overtime Tracking | Compliance | Financial Reporting | Data Analysis | Excel | Public Sector Accounting

seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support the tracking and reporting of overtime under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) for Police and Fire departments. This role will work closely with Payroll and IT teams to establish accurate processes for overtime tracking and compliance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and track employee overtime data in compliance with OBBBA requirements
• Collaborate with Payroll and IT teams to design and implement tracking processes
• Analyze and report overtime by employee and by week
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial and payroll reporting
• Support development of systems or tools to improve data tracking and reporting efficiency
• Assist with documentation and reporting for audit and compliance purposes
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve payroll tracking processes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related financial field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or payroll
• Knowledge of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in public sector or government environments
• Familiarity with payroll systems and data reporting tools
• Experience working with Police/Fire department payroll processes