Job Description
Job Title: Payroll Tax Analyst
Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL 60661 - 2 days/week on site (Wednesday mandatory, pick the other day)
Duration: Direct Hire / Permanent
Salary Expectation: $65-75k+
Start Date: 5/4 or 5/11 target
Qualifications:
• 3-5+ years of payroll tax experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience working in multi-state payroll environments
• Proven experience resolving tax notices and agency inquiries
• Canadian tax knowledge
• ADP Smart Compliance experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a controlled or audit-focused environment is a plus
Day to Day Details:
Serve as the primary internal contact for payroll tax matters in partnership with a third-party provider
Research and resolve tax notices, delinquent filings, and discrepancies
Monitor tax filing activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Manage payroll tax accounts, including registrations, closures, and updates
Ensure Powers of Attorney (POAs) are current and properly maintained
Oversee intake, tracking, and resolution of all tax-related correspondence
Maintain a monthly payroll tax dashboard to track notices, filings, and liabilities
Ensure timely completion of required labor and regulatory reports
Identify process improvement opportunities and support enhanced compliance control
Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL 60661 - 2 days/week on site (Wednesday mandatory, pick the other day)
Duration: Direct Hire / Permanent
Salary Expectation: $65-75k+
Start Date: 5/4 or 5/11 target
Qualifications:
• 3-5+ years of payroll tax experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience working in multi-state payroll environments
• Proven experience resolving tax notices and agency inquiries
• Canadian tax knowledge
• ADP Smart Compliance experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a controlled or audit-focused environment is a plus
Day to Day Details:
Serve as the primary internal contact for payroll tax matters in partnership with a third-party provider
Research and resolve tax notices, delinquent filings, and discrepancies
Monitor tax filing activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Manage payroll tax accounts, including registrations, closures, and updates
Ensure Powers of Attorney (POAs) are current and properly maintained
Oversee intake, tracking, and resolution of all tax-related correspondence
Maintain a monthly payroll tax dashboard to track notices, filings, and liabilities
Ensure timely completion of required labor and regulatory reports
Identify process improvement opportunities and support enhanced compliance control
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Payroll Tax Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
