Remote Year-End Payroll Tax Specialist (Contract)

Calculated Hire; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist for a remote, four-month contract. You will own the coordination of year-end W-2 and 1099 filings for 100+ business clients, ensuring data collection, deadlines, and documentation are complete.

This role centers on precision and timely communication during peak tax season. Ideal candidates have an associate or bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in payroll or payroll tax, advanced Excel skills, and excellent client communication by phone or video.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll tax experience

Data coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Calculated Hire is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist for a remote, four-month contract. You will own the coordination of year-end W-2 and 1099 filings for 100+ business clients, ensuring data collection, deadlines, and documentation are complete.

This role centers on precision and timely communication during peak tax season. Ideal candidates have an associate or bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in payroll or payroll tax, advanced Excel skills, and excellent client communication by phone or video.