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Tax Accountant

Athens, GA · On-site

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Reconcile accounts, assist with bookkeeping or financial statement preparation, and produce payroll ... public accounting or tax preparation experience preferred * Strong knowledge of UltraTax CS ...

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Tax Accountant

Athens, GA · On-site

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Reconcile accounts, assist with bookkeeping or financial statement preparation, and produce payroll ... public accounting or tax preparation experience preferred * Strong knowledge of UltraTax CS ...

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Payroll Tax Analyst

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$27.50 - $36/hr

Associate's degree in accounting, finance or business, or high school diploma plus equivalent work experience of at least 3 years. Experience in payroll tax operations including filings, payments ...

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Tax Accountant

Shreveport, LA · On-site

$70K/yr

... and payroll tax returns. - Prepare or review monthly bookkeeping activity for clients. - Prepare financial statements and support related accounting work. - Research and troubleshoot tax and ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level payroll tax accountant in the United States is $26.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectEntry Level Payroll Tax AccountantPayroll Clerk
CredentialsBasic accounting or finance degree, familiarity with payroll tax lawsHigh school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, accounting or finance departmentOffice environment, payroll or HR department
Employer & IndustryBusinesses, accounting firms, payroll service providersCompanies of all sizes, HR departments
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The Entry Level Payroll Tax Accountant focuses on payroll tax compliance, reporting, and accounting tasks, often requiring some financial knowledge. In contrast, a Payroll Clerk handles payroll processing, data entry, and employee record management. While both roles support payroll functions, the accountant's role is more analytical and compliance-oriented, whereas the clerk's role is more administrative and transactional.

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Payroll Tax Reporting Specialist

Progressive Casualty Insurance Company

Mayfield, OH • On-site

$55K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Progressive Insurance rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 595 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 303 rated insurance

Job description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.
As a payroll tax reporting specialist in our Payroll Tax Accounting team, you'll serve as a key resource for payroll tax compliance, leveraging your expertise to research, analyze, and resolve complex payroll tax issues. You'll independently complete and reconcile complex payroll tax filings, including Forms W-2, W-2C, and applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax returns, while investigating and correcting tax withholding discrepancies. In this role, you'll maintain payroll tax system and PeopleSoft tax tables, create General Ledger entries to accurately record EFT tax payments, and partner with internal and external customers, tax authorities, and vendors to provide exceptional service and guidance on payroll tax matters. You'll also support year-end reporting activities, participate in payroll tax projects, monitor payroll tax regulatory changes for business impact, and help ensure ongoing compliance with payroll tax requirements.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in the office in Mayfield Village, OH (300 N. Commons Blvd., Mayfield Village, OH 44143)
Must have qualifications
  • High School diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of 3 years payroll, payroll tax or analysis experience and 1 year customer service experience
  • {OR} Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business Management and a minimum of 2 years payroll, payroll tax or analysis experience and 1 year customer service experience

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Workday and ADP SmartCompliance
  • Experience with monthly payroll tax filing

Compensation
  • $55,700 - $74,200/year
  • Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
  • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
  • Wellness & mental health programs
  • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time off
  • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
  • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
  • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
  • Career development & tuition assistance
  • Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.
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