Payroll Tax Specialist/ Payroll Specialist/ Payroll Operations Specialist
Intellectt INC
Role: Associate I Payroll
Location: Abbott Park, IL
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Associate I Payroll professional with a strong background in backend payroll operations and payroll tax processing . This role will focus on post-payroll activities, including payroll tax filings, tax notices, multi-state tax requirements, agency communications, and coordination with external tax providers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, consistent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:
Location: Abbott Park, IL
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Associate I Payroll professional with a strong background in backend payroll operations and payroll tax processing . This role will focus on post-payroll activities, including payroll tax filings, tax notices, multi-state tax requirements, agency communications, and coordination with external tax providers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, consistent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:
- Support post-payroll and backend payroll operations , with a primary focus on payroll tax activities.
- Process and support federal, state, and FICA payroll taxes .
- Assist with payroll tax filings and ensure timely and accurate submission of required tax information.
- Review, research, and resolve state and local payroll tax notices .
- Communicate and coordinate with state tax agencies and other government authorities .
- Work closely with third-party payroll tax providers and vendors to resolve tax-related issues.
- Manage and support Power of Attorney (POA) and third-party authorization processes.
- Handle multi-state payroll tax requirements and related compliance activities.
- Respond to internal payroll tickets and coordinate resolution with appropriate internal teams and external tax vendors.
- Participate in payroll system testing, project activities, and process-related initiatives .
- Attend team and project meetings and provide clear updates on assigned activities.
- Maintain accurate payroll tax records and documentation.
- Perform detailed reviews to identify discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
- Follow established payroll processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
- Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment .
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 3 years of payroll experience , with a strong emphasis on payroll tax processing .
- 2 3 years of hands-on experience with payroll tax filings .
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and FICA payroll taxes .
- Experience working with state tax agencies and responding to tax notices.
- Experience with multi-state payroll taxation .
- Experience working with third-party payroll tax providers/vendors .
- Familiarity with Power of Attorney (POA) and third-party authorizations .
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel .
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong self-motivation, consistency, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with payroll tax projects and system/process testing.
- Experience supporting payroll-related projects and implementations.
- Experience working with internal ticketing systems.
- Experience in a large, multi-state organization or corporate payroll environment.
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