Payroll Tax Associate

Abbott • Chicago, IL

4d • $28 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Tax Associate II works in Abbott’s CHR Corporate Human Resources division at the Abbott Park, Illinois location. The role ensures accurate processing, reconciliation, and compliance of payroll taxes after payroll has been executed. It focuses on federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, resolving tax notices, and coordinating with internal teams, government agencies, and third-party tax vendors to support timely and accurate tax reporting. The position also supports payroll tax testing, project work, and ongoing issue resolution through internal ticketing systems and external communications in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

The position reports to a Payroll Supervisor. It requires attention to detail, self-motivation, consistency, and the ability to respond accurately and promptly to requests while upholding Abbott’s security standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of payroll experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll experience in a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct State Unemployment Insurance rate reviews, ensuring rates are accurate, updated on time, and properly applied across applicable jurisdictions.
• Review, research, and resolve payroll tax notices, including correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authorities.
• Respond to employee payroll tax inquiries in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Process and resolve employee ticket requests for W-2C in 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.
• Respond to requests accurately and in a timely manner.
• Uphold Abbott’s security standards.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree