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Description We are looking for a Payroll Tax Analyst to support payroll tax operations for a multi-entity organization based in Illinois. This Contract position is ideal for a highly organized candidate who can independently manage multi-state compliance, resolve tax-related issues, and maintain accurate reporting across all 51 jurisdictions. The role requires a hands-on contributor who is comfortable working directly with state and local agencies while keeping payroll tax activities organized, timely, and audit-ready.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll tax compliance activities across multiple states and local jurisdictions for several related business entities. Knowledge of ADP - Payroll for up to 400 employees
• Handle tax account registrations, filings, notices, and audit support while maintaining consistent follow-up with government agencies.
• Investigate and correct payroll tax setup issues, including local tax coding discrepancies and administrative record cleanup.
• Prepare and maintain reporting that tracks filing status, outstanding items, deadlines, and compliance trends across all entities.
• Support entity updates and payroll tax account maintenance, including new registrations and changes tied to organizational structure.
• Review payroll tax data for accuracy and work through exceptions to reduce reporting errors and compliance risk.
• Coordinate documentation and responses related to state and local tax inquiries in a timely and thorough manner.
• Contribute as an individual contributor who takes ownership of tasks, follows through on unresolved items, and keeps compliance work moving forward. Requirements
• Expertise with ADP payroll systems and payroll tax administration. 5-10 years of experience in payroll, payroll tax, accounting, or tax compliance roles.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax regulations, filings, and agency requirements.
• Experience managing payroll tax reporting, registrations, notices, and audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll tax discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable communicating directly with state and local tax agencies to resolve compliance matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines, entities, and follow-up items effectively.

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