Payroll Tax Associate

Thornton Tomasetti; Illinois; On-site; USD 59,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL, is hiring a Payroll Tax Associate II to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and compliance of payroll taxes after payroll is run. You will handle federal, state, and local tax filings and coordinate with internal teams and agencies.

The role requires attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, onsite environment, supporting testing, project work, and issue resolution through our ticketing system and external communications.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1+ years of payroll experience in a large corporate environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct State Unemployment Insurance rate reviews.
• Review and resolve payroll tax notices.
• Respond to employee payroll tax inquiries.
• Process W-2C ticket requests.
• Identify and resolve payroll tax discrepancies.
• Support quarter- and year-end payroll tax activities.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division. The Payroll Tax Associate II is responsible for ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and compliance of payroll taxes after payroll has been executed. This role focuses on federal, state, and local payroll tax filing, resolving tax notices, and coordinating with internal teams, state agencies, and third‑party tax vendors to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting. The position requires strong attention to detail, self‑motivation, and consistency in a fast‑paced, onsite environment, supporting payroll tax testing, project work, and ongoing issue resolution through internal ticketing systems and external communications.

What You’ll Work On

• Conduct State Unemployment Insurance rate reviews, ensuring accuracy, timely updates, and proper application across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Review, research, and resolve payroll tax notices, including correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authorities to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
• Manage employee‑facing payroll tax inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and professional responses.
• Process and resolve employee ticket requests for W‑2C, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve payroll tax fallouts, including reconciliation discrepancies and system errors.
• Support and execute quarter‑end payroll and year‑end tax activities, including reconciliations, filings, and variance analysis.

Accountability, Scope, and Impact: The Payroll Associate will report to a Payroll Supervisor. Respond to requests, ensuring that it is accurate and timely. Withhold the Abbotts standards of security Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

The base pay for this position is $28.25 – $56.55/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06B ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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