Associate I Payroll

Team culture includes handling internal tickets, communicating with external tax vendors, participating in testing activities, and attending team meetings. We need candidates specializing in backend payroll or post-payroll processing.

Job Title: Associate I Payroll (Payroll Tax)
Contract Duration: 3 Months (08/31/2026 11/30/2026)
Location: Client Park, IL
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite at Client Location
Potential for Extension: Yes

Description
We need candidates specializing in backend payroll or post-payroll processing. This position is looking for candidates with strong payroll tax processing experience.

Skills
" Previous experience working with state agencies.
" Experience handling tax notices.
" Experience working with tax providers.
" Experience with Power of Attorney (POA) and third-party authorizations.
" Multi-state payroll tax experience.
" Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
" Clear and effective communication skills.
" Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Education
" High School Diploma.
" Minimum 2 3 years of payroll tax experience.

Required Experience
" Solid foundation in payroll taxes, including Federal, State, and FICA taxes.
" Payroll tax filing experience.
" Payroll processing experience.
" Project and testing experience.
" Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
" Strong attention to detail.

Experience Required
" 2 3 years.

Top Skills
" Attention to Detail.
" Self-Motivation.
" Consistency.

Work Environment
" 100% Onsite.
" Team culture includes handling internal tickets, communicating with external tax vendors, participating in testing activities, and attending team meetings.

Possible Extension.