Payroll Tax Specialist Multi-State Payroll - Tax

Payroll Tax Associate

We need candidates specializing in "backend" payroll or after payroll has been processed. This position is looking for candidates that have strong payroll tax processing experience.

Duration: 3 Months Contract (Possible Extension Based on Performance and Business Needs) Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 Shift: Monday–Friday | 8 Hours per Day | Standard Business Hours Pay Rate Range : $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Work on tax notices
• Work with tax providers
• Handle power of attorneys and 3rd party authorizations
• Communicate with outside tax vendors through internal ticketing systems
• Participate in testing activities
• Attend meetings

Required Skills:

• Strong payroll tax processing experience
• Previous work with state agencies
• Multi-state tax experience
• Payroll tax filing experience
• Solid foundation of payroll taxes including federal, state, and FICA taxes
• MS Office Suite (Excel)
• Clear and effective communication
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Consistency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Project/testing experience

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• 2–3 years of payroll tax experience
• Payroll experience required

Top Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Consistency

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility).