Maria Turlejski
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Sr Tax Manager - Staffing360 Solutions Inc 2022- Present
● Prepare & Review federal, state and local payroll Tax Returns and ensure their timely and accurate submission by 3rd Party Vendor or through in-house filings.
● Assist with tax planning and research, including analyzing current and proposed tax legislation to identify potential impacts on the organization.
● Implemented Employment Tax filings for 7 companies with ADP, including W2s, in over 2K multi-state and local Tax Jurisdictions with over 13K employees.
● Quarterly review of all federal, state and local Accounts to ensure proper payments and filings.
● Monitor all tax notices, IRS, state and local for proper resolution. Call and correspond with tax agencies to ensure timely resolution when applicable.
● Resolve in ADP Smart Compliance weekly tax exceptions.
● Register for any new State or Local registration for SIT and SUI. Working directly with tax agencies and 3rd Party Payroll Tax company for any updates to SUI Taxes.
● Review with upper management for any areas of risk of Exposure and Liens related to Payroll Taxes.
● Support internal and external audits and inquiries, including preparing responses and defending tax filing positions.
● Develop and implement strategies for minimizing the organization's payroll tax liabilities.
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations and ensure the organization’s compliance.
● Register and withdraw businesses with the Secretary of States via Register Agent.
● File Annual Reports with the Secretary of States for multi-state companies.
● Apply for Business Licenses and maintain them.
● Prepare annual net profit returns for local agencies to determine & pay the licensing fee. Vice President, Finance – Headway Workforce Solutions Inc 2015 - 2022 (Staffing 360 Solutions Inc Merger)
● Oversee preparation & timely filings of corporate income and payroll taxes for multi-state companies.
● Manage tax audits and disputes, negotiating settlements with taxing authorities.
● Negotiate contracts with vendors to reduce overhead cost.
● Manage company cash resources & functions directly affecting cash, including A/R, A/P & Collections.
● Manage relationships with external auditors, tax accountants and commercial banking. Corporate Tax / Compliance Manager – Headway Workforce Solutions Inc. 2005 – 2014
● Preparation of complex corporate income tax returns for multiple companies.
● Oversee accurate and timely payroll tax filings, deposits for multi-state multiple companies.
● Identified ways to improve processes leading to better control, quality and productivity.
● Advise upper management of the impact of new tax laws and proposed legislation.
● Process internal payroll for corporate division. Education
● St Louis University St Louis, MO.
BS in Business Administration in Accounting, Economics and International Business. Skills
● Superb attention to detail and accuracy, passionate about improving workflows and processes.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret tax laws and regulations.
● Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously & meet deadlines.
● Self-motivation with the desire for ownership and ability to operate independently in a fast paced, ever changing and innovative environment.
● High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
● Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local tax regulations and reporting requirements. Other Credentials
● Series 7 (Investment Broker), Series 10 (Sales Supervisor) and Series 24 (Principal)