Payroll Associate

Akkodis; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist for a 3-month contract in North Chicago. The role requires strong multi-state payroll tax experience, excellent communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on tax notices, filings, and provider coordination. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 2–3 years of payroll tax experience. The position is 100% onsite, offering a competitive hourly rate of $23-$26. Benefits include medical and 401K options.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of payroll tax experience is required.
• Experience working with state agencies and multi-state tax structures.
• Hands-on experience with federal, state, and local payroll taxes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with state agencies on payroll tax notices.
• Coordinate with tax providers on compliance issues.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Assist with payroll tax filings.
• Support internal teams regarding tax documentation.
• Participate in process improvements.

Skills

Payroll tax experience (federal, state, and FICA)

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Akkodis is seeking an Associate I Payroll for a 3 months Contract with a client in Abbott Park IL 60064 (Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid foundation of payroll taxes—federal, state, and Fica taxes.

Rate Range: $23/hour - $26/hour. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist with strong multi-state payroll tax experience to support tax notices, filings, provider coordination, and internal project work. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, and the capability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with federal, state, and local payroll taxes, as well as experience collaborating with external tax vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with state agencies regarding payroll tax notices and inquiries.
• Coordinate with tax providers, including processing Power of Attorneys (POAs) and third-party authorizations.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, including research and resolution of tax issues.
• Assist with payroll tax filings for federal, state, and FICA taxes.
• Support internal teams by managing internal ticketing, documenting updates, and communicating with tax vendors.
• Participate in testing projects, process improvements, and system-related tax validations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2–3 years of payroll tax experience (federal, state, and FICA).
• Proven experience working with state agencies, tax providers, and multi-state tax structures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, lookups, sorting/filtering).
• Experience with project work or testing in payroll/tax systems is a plus.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite.

If you are interested in this role, please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Benefits provide flexibility to choose coverage that meets individual needs. Associates may be eligible for paid leave—including Paid Sick Leave, any other pay leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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