Payroll Accountant

DSI Systems Inc., an authorized AT&T partner, is seeking a Payroll Accountant with strong payroll tax expertise to oversee compliance across multiple states and entities. This role is responsible for reviewing third-party tax filings and deposits, researching complex tax issues, performing withholding audits, and preparing supplemental reports for jurisdictions not covered by the vendor. The Payroll Accountant will also handle tax correspondence, update unemployment rates, liaise with tax authorities regarding notices or penalties, and support quarter and year-end activities, including W2 corrections and reconciliations.

This position will collaborate closely with Payroll, Accounting, and Human Resources to ensure accurate reporting of transferred employee wages and taxes while supporting additional tax projects, audits, and account setups or closures. Success in this role requires proven knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, experience with multi-entity and multi-state environments, strong Excel skills, and exceptional attention to detail. ADP Enterprise, ADP Reporting, and ADP Smart Compliance experience are highly preferred.

This position will report to our office in Urbandale, Iowa.

About DSI

Founded in 1984, DSI is a family-owned company committed to delivering exceptional value and measurable results to our clients and partners. Our comprehensive services include sales management, marketing support, hardware logistics, immersive training, engineering expertise, and proprietary software solutions—all designed to drive growth and operational efficiency.

At DSI, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of lasting success. We serve as a one-stop solution across a range of markets—including mobility, broadband, video, commercial, residential, Lodging & Institutions, and Multi-Dwelling Units—empowering our sales partners to uncover new opportunities and maximize their potential.

Responsibilities

Review incoming mail, scan, and upload all tax correspondence to 3rd-party tax portal when necessary

• Assist with providing tax withholding guidance to team
• Perform withholding audits to ensure accurate withholding & make necessary corrections
• Conduct research on tax compliance issues on the federal, state, and local levels

• Review the accuracy of third-party tax filings and deposits to ensure compliance
• Assist in IRS and state audits
• Assist with preparing miscellaneous tax reports for jurisdictions not covered by 3rd party vendors, including multiple worksite reports, and workers compensation reporting
• Update 3rd-party tax portal with new state unemployment rates as received

• Contact taxing authorities for further details pertaining to tax notices, additional liabilities, penalties, and interest payments
• Perform GL Reconciliation
• Collaborate with team to ensure transferred employee wages/taxes are reported accurately by performing prior quarter tax review and adjustments
• Assist with quarter/year-end review and corrections, including W2 corrections
• Support Human Resources and Accounting with any other tax projects, initiatives, amendments, new account setups or closures

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive payroll tax experience

• Experience with multi-entities and multi-states required
• ADP Enterprise, ADP Reporting, and ADP Smart Compliance experience highly preferred
• Proven knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws as well as payroll tax filings
• Great attention to detail and works well under pressure
• College coursework in related fields is helpful
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Excellent Excel skills

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are available on the first day of the month following your first day of employment – no extended waiting period
• 401k Plan with employer matching
• Paid vacation, personal/sick days, and bereavement time
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• 50% AT&T wireless discount
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities, we prefer to promote from within!