Payroll Tax Specalist

Eightelevengroup; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) with company match & paid time

Job summary

Eight Eleven Group is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist for a 4-month contract in Cincinnati, OH. This remote role focuses on coordinating year-end W-2 and 1099 filings for 100+ clients, ensuring deadlines, data collection, and full documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll or payroll tax, advanced Excel skills, and strong client communication. Contract runs through March 2027 with emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll, payroll tax, or related role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.
• Clear, professional client communication by phone and video.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of 100+ clients' year-end W-2 and 1099 filings to meet deadlines.
• Schedule and lead virtual client appointments to collect data.
• Serve as a point of contact for high-profile clients by phone and video.
• Partner with the tax team to pull, print, and file year-end documents.
• Coordinate with the print vendor to move client tax documents through production.
• Document processes and project status accurately and on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation habits

Client communication (phone/video)

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Tax Specialist (4-month Contract)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Work Arrangement: Remote

Reports to/Team Dynamic: Reports to the Payroll Tax team lead; you'll work closely with the broader tax team and leadership

Pay Range: $23-25

About the Role

Year-end is the busiest stretch of the payroll tax calendar, and this contract role puts you at the center of it. You'll join a payroll tax team at a software company and own the coordination behind year-end W-2 and 1099 filings for a portfolio of 100+ business clients: collecting their data, keeping deadlines and vendors on track, and making sure every step is documented. This remote contract runs through March 2027 and is a great fit for a detail-oriented payroll professional looking for focused, high-impact work through the holiday and tax season.

What You'll Do

• Manage a pipeline of 100+ clients' year-end W-2 and 1099 filings to meet tax deadlines
• Schedule and lead virtual appointments with clients to collect year-end W-2 and 1099 data
• Serve as a point of contact for high-profile clients and answer their questions promptly by phone and video
• Partner with the tax team and leadership to pull, print, and file year-end tax documents
• Coordinate with the print vendor to move client tax documents through final production
• Document processes and project status accurately and on time

What You Bring

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience in payroll, payroll tax, or a closely related role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits
• Clear, professional communication with clients by phone and video, with strong customer service and coordination skills

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with year-end W-2 and 1099 filings

Why Join Us?

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit
• Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

Applications will be accepted until at least 11/15

About Us

Calculated Hire is modernizing the professional services and staffing industry. When it comes to building teams, we understand that your organization’s culture is key to its success. We customize solutions to your unique needs through staff augmentation, the design and implementation of advisory services, and workforce transformation with our patented Elevate program.

EEO Statement

Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Calculated Hire offers medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401(k) plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, and paid company holidays.