Payroll Associate

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Akkodis is seeking an Associate I Payroll for a 3 months Contract with a client in Abbott Park IL 60064 (Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid foundation of payroll taxes—federal, state, and Fica taxes.

Rate Range: $23/hour - $26/hour
. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist with strong multi-state payroll tax experience to support tax notices, filings, provider coordination, and internal project work. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, and the capability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with federal, state, and local payroll taxes, as well as experience collaborating with external tax vendors.

• Work directly with state agencies regarding payroll tax notices and inquiries.
• Coordinate with tax providers, including processing Power of Attorneys (POAs) and third-party authorizations.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, including research and resolution of tax issues.
• Assist with payroll tax filings for federal, state, and FICA taxes.
• Support internal teams by managing internal ticketing, documenting updates, and communicating with tax vendors.
• Participate in testing projects, process improvements, and system-related tax validations.

• High School Diploma required.
• 2–3 years of payroll tax experience (federal, state, and FICA).
• Proven experience working with state agencies, tax providers, and multi-state tax structures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, lookups, sorting/filtering).
• Experience with project work or testing in payroll/tax systems is a plus.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Benefits provide flexibility to choose coverage that meets individual needs. Associates may be eligible for paid leave—including Paid Sick Leave, any other pay leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer:
These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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