Payroll Tax Specialist (4-month Contract)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Work Arrangement: Remote

Reports to/Team Dynamic: Reports to the Payroll Tax team lead; you’ll work closely with the broader tax team and leadership

Pay Range: $23-25

About the Role:

Year-end is the busiest stretch of the payroll tax calendar, and this contract role puts you at the center of it. You’ll join a payroll tax team at a software company and own the coordination behind year-end W-2 and 1099 filings for a portfolio of 100+ business clients: collecting their data, keeping deadlines and vendors on track, and making sure every step is documented. This remote contract runs through March 2027 and is a great fit for a detail-oriented payroll professional looking for focused, high-impact work through the holiday and tax season.

What You’ll Do:

·     Manage a pipeline of 100+ clients’ year-end W-2 and 1099 filings to meet tax deadlines

·     Schedule and lead virtual appointments with clients to collect year-end W-2 and 1099 data

·     Serve as a point of contact for high-profile clients and answer their questions promptly by phone and video

·     Partner with the tax team and leadership to pull, print, and file year-end tax documents

·     Coordinate with the print vendor to move client tax documents through final production

·     Document processes and project status accurately and on time

What You Bring:

Required

·     Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

·     2+ years of experience in payroll, payroll tax, or a closely related role

·     Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

·     Strong attention to detail and documentation habits

·     Clear, professional communication with clients by phone and video, with strong customer service and coordination skills

Preferred

·     Hands-on experience with year-end W-2 and 1099 filings

Why Join Us?

·     Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

·     Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit

·     Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

How to Apply:

Straightforward, easy one-click apply.

Applications will be accepted until at least 11/15

About Us:

Calculated Hire is modernizing the professional services and staffing industry. When it comes to building teams, we understand that your organization’s culture is key to its success. We customize solutions to your unique needs through staff augmentation, the design and implementation of advisory services, and workforce transformation with our patented Elevate program.

EEO Statement:

Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Calculated Hire offers medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401(k) plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, and paid company holidays.

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