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Abbott

Payroll Tax Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$28.25 - $56.55/hr

Payroll Tax Associate II Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, ...

Posted today

Abbott

Payroll Tax Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$28.25 - $56.55/hr

Payroll Tax Associate II Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, ...

Posted today

CFS

Senior Tax Associate

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Build a well-rounded tax career with exposure to multi-state income, sales, property, and payroll ... Associate: * Retrieve, review, and reconcile monthly multi-state sales and income tax data to ...

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$60K - $70K/yr

... Associate Brookfield, WI About Our Firm We are a fun and energetic, team-oriented accounting firm providing our clients with highly specialized and enhanced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax ...

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Charleston, SC · On-site

$27.50 - $36/hr

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee ... Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and taxable wages between payroll system outputs, tax vendor ...

LV Petroleum

Payroll Tax Specialist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred. * Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a ...

LV Petroleum

Payroll Tax Specialist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred. * Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a ...

LV Petroleum

Payroll Tax Specialist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred. * Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a ...

Capital One

Payroll Tax Specialist

Richmond, VA

Payroll Tax Specialist Summary: The Payroll Tax Specialist delivers on critical payroll activities ... Additionally, the Tax & Garnishment team works closely with Capital One associates to answer ...

Regal Rexnord

Payroll Tax Analyst

Rosemont, IL · Hybrid

$29.75 - $38.75/hr

This role owns payroll tax compliance, filings, reconciliations, and agency interactions, and ... 000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable ...

Regal Rexnord

Payroll Tax Analyst

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$29 - $38/hr

This role owns payroll tax compliance, filings, reconciliations, and agency interactions, and ... 000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable ...

Wipfli Advisory LLC

Payroll Tax Specialist

$21 - $28/hr

HCM Tax Team members handle the back-end processing of payrolls on the iSolved platform. Working ... Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related ...

UNC Greensboro

Payroll/Tax Technician

Greensboro, NC · On-site

The Payroll/Tax unit is responsible for timely and accurate payments of salary to faculty, staff ... Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Associate ...

LHH US

Payroll Tax Analyst

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

$60K - $75K/yr

Five or more years of payroll tax experience ... Higher education desired (Associate's or Bachelor's) * Experience utilizing larger platforms like ...

Aleut Federal

Payroll Tax Specialist

Reston, VA · Hybrid

Associate's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience in payroll taxing. * Two - four (2-4) years of payroll tax preparation experience or experience in a similar role.

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for payroll tax associate in the United States is $68,554.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Payroll Tax Associate vs Payroll Specialist?

AspectPayroll Tax AssociatePayroll Specialist
CredentialsBasic accounting or payroll certifications, relevant experienceSame certifications, often more experience required
Work EnvironmentCorporate payroll departments, accounting firmsHR or payroll departments in various industries
Job FocusTax calculations, compliance, reportingEnd-to-end payroll processing, compliance, reporting

The Payroll Tax Associate primarily focuses on tax-related aspects of payroll, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. In contrast, a Payroll Specialist handles the entire payroll process, including tax, benefits, and employee data management. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but the Payroll Specialist has a broader scope of responsibilities.

What does a payroll tax associate do?

A payroll tax associate is responsible for calculating, processing, and ensuring the accuracy of payroll taxes for employees and employers. They handle tax filings, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, and often use payroll software to manage data. Attention to detail and knowledge of tax laws are essential for this role.
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Payroll Tax Associate

Abbott

Chicago, IL • On-site

$28.25 - $56.55/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

Payroll Tax Associate II

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division.

The Payroll Tax Associate II is responsible for ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and compliance of payroll taxes after payroll has been executed. This role focuses on federal, state, and local payroll tax filing, resolving tax notices, and coordinating with internal teams, state agencies, and third-party tax vendors to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting. The position requires strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and consistency in a fast-paced, onsite environment, supporting payroll tax testing, project work, and ongoing issue resolution through internal ticketing systems and external communications.

What You'll Work On:

  • Conduct State Unemployment Insurance rate reviews, ensuring accuracy, timely updates, and proper application across all applicable jurisdictions.
  • Review, research, and resolve payroll tax notices, including correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authorities to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
  • Manage employee-facing payroll tax inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and professional responses.
  • Process and resolve employee ticket requests for W-2C, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve payroll tax fallouts, including reconciliation discrepancies and system errors.
  • Support and execute quarter-end payroll and year-end tax activities, including reconciliations, filings, and variance analysis.

Accountability, Scope, and Impact:

  • The Payroll Associate will report to a Payroll Supervisor.
  • Respond to requests, ensuring that it is accurate and timely.
  • Withhold the Abbotts standards of security

Required Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 1+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a large corporate environment.
  • Knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and regulations
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives.

The base pay for this position is $28.25 – $56.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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