Remote Payroll Tax Specialist — Flexible Hours & Overtime

Intuit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit is hiring a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve payroll tax issues across notices, corrections, amendments, and pay & file. This role combines deep tax knowledge with hands-on case management in a high-volume environment, guiding colleagues and mentoring staff while expanding technical depth.

The position requires 2–3+ years in payroll tax, strong state and federal notice handling, and experience with amended returns. FPC is required; CPP preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands-on payroll tax experience focused on notices, amendments, and corrections.
• Experience reading IRS/state notices and determining resolutions.
• Experience preparing amended Federal (941-X) and state payroll tax returns.
• Knowledge of tax payments, filings, and federal/state regulations for payroll tax.
• Experience in payroll service bureaus/PEOs is a plus.
• FPC required; CPP preferred; active pursuit encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll tax case work for assigned accounts, including tax filings and payments.
• Independently research and resolve complex State and Federal payroll tax notices.
• Prepare written agency responses with supporting documentation and submit on deadlines.
• Prepare amended payroll tax returns (941-X and state equivalents) independently.
• Support payroll correction workflows and document the audit trail from issue to resolution.
• Manage personal WIP queue, prioritize by SLA, and maintain case documentation.
• Perform trend analysis of data and notices to identify process improvements.
• Contribute to SOPs/KB updates and cross-functional collaboration with related teams.

Skills

Payroll tax expertise

Notice resolution

Amended return preparation

Multi-state tax capability

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Tools

Salesforce

Payroll platform

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Intuit is hiring a Senior Payroll Tax Processor to resolve payroll tax issues across notices, corrections, amendments, and pay & file. This role combines deep tax knowledge with hands-on case management in a high-volume environment, guiding colleagues and mentoring staff while expanding technical depth.

The position requires 2–3+ years in payroll tax, strong state and federal notice handling, and experience with amended returns. FPC is required; CPP preferred.