The Bookkeeper for the Corporate Office is responsible for managing employer and employee tax contributions and reconciliations. This role is critical to ensuring the organization is compliant with tax legislation. Applies principles of accounting to perform accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of payroll and sales tax transactions. This includes processing, distribution, and maintenance of records by performing the following duties.

Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Accounting and CFO:

• Calculating employee and employer tax amounts.
• Preparing and filing Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Tax reports for U.S. federal, state, and local income tax.
• Reconciliation of Payroll Tax Deductions with the general ledger.
• Monitoring of Legislative changes and incorporation to the ERP system.
• Posts accounts payable invoices in the ERP system.
• Generate reports for management and audits.
• Handling tax-related queries.
• Processing payments for payroll tax deductions and sales tax payments.
• Imports and uploads files; creates new import files for Excel as needed.
• Generates and issues state W-2 forms at the end of the year.
• Complete other business tax returns.
• Update Census reporting monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• Assist in filling out tax forms and notices and verifying entity information via taxing authority websites and call centers as necessary.
• Apply for federal and state tax IDs.
• Assist with special projects including audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve current processes and procedures related to the tax accounting functions.

The Ideal Candidate
If you are an experienced Payroll Tax professional who is passionate and ready to take on the challenge of working in a complex, diverse, people-first culture, then you have what it takes to be a successful Payroll Tax Specialist for the Corporate Office. Job requirements include:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Accounting Software, Contact Management Systems, Database Software, Human Resources systems, Payroll systems, MS Office, and working knowledge of Internet applications.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

About Walden Security: Setting the Standard by Setting the Example®
Established in 1990 by law enforcement professionals Amy and Michael S. Walden, CPP, Walden Security is a privately-held, family-owned and -operated company, and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected security services firms in the United States. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee with 6,000 employees, Walden Security provides integrated contract security services through physical and virtual guarding to commercial and government clients in 37 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Walden Security is also the nation’s largest WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise specializing in security services, one of the nation’s only security firms with an ISO® 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System, and is a Training Top 125 award recipient for the last three consecutive years.

Join our Team

Be proud of where you work. Walden Security is one of the nation's largest privately-held security companies, providing a range of security services for commercial and government properties. Right now, we’re seeking inspired, motivated, and customer service-oriented people to add to our team. Security experience is not required: Walden welcomes a diversity of professional backgrounds, and we’ll make sure you have the support and training you need to be successful.

If you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest-growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.

Why Walden?

Walden Security is a family-owned and operated business, and that’s how we treat our employees: like family — because we know that by taking care of our people, they, in turn, will take better care of our clients.

We seek out people who are motivated, eager to learn, committed to serving our officers and clients, and always doing what’s right. We provide the resources, support, and training that you need to be successful. We offer every employee generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

We build on success by continuing to develop our people so that they have opportunities to grow within our organization, which is why we’re an award-winning employer, with one of the highest retention rates in the industry.