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81 results for Payroll Tax Manager in Lake Forest, IL

Payroll & Benefits Manager
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll &amp; Benefits Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll and benefit operations for a high-volume workforce in Illinois. This contract to hire position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage complex weekly and bi-weekly payroll activities, support employee benefits administration, and serve a manufacturing organization with accuracy and responsiveness. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of large-scale payroll processing and is comfortable working with UKG Pro in a fast-paced environment. MUST be bilingual in Spanish and English.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the complete payroll cycle for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across each pay period.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities spanning multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Handle daily payroll operations, including review of earnings, deductions, adjustments, and resolution of payroll discrepancies.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to provide support related to employee benefits, deductions, and payroll-related inquiries.</p><p>• Assist HR in conducting the annual 401(k) audit and Form 5500 preparation. </p><p>• Use UKG Pro and related payroll tools to maintain records, validate data, and improve efficiency in payroll administration.</p><p>• Monitor payroll controls and documentation to support audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and policy adherence.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and management in a manufacturing setting to address workforce changes that affect payroll processing.</p><p>• Communicate clearly with Spanish-speaking and English-speaking employees regarding payroll questions, policies, and issue resolution.</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone&#39;s mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities                                         </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities</p><p>·        Calculating commission payments</p><p>·        Efficiently perform all necessary functions to process in-house payroll in a timely fashion. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for all employees, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings</p><p>·        Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies</p><p>·        Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures</p><p>·        Resolve payroll issues</p><p>·        Uphold payroll policies to staff</p><p>·        Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting</p><p>·        Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.<strong>                                   </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Itasca, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 33 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Part Time Payroll / Benefits Administrator to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis in Itasca, Illinois.</p><p><br></p><p>This role involves managing payroll tasks for a mid-sized employee base while contributing to benefits reviews and supporting new team member onboarding. If you have a strong background in payroll systems and are skilled in multi-state payroll processing, we encourage you to apply. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Process payroll for approximately 40 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. </p><p>• Review and analyze U.S. employee benefits to maintain alignment with company policies. </p><p>• Support onboarding activities, including conducting orientations for new team members. </p><p>• Manage and process commission plans for eligible employees. </p><p>• Collaborate with other team members to address payroll-related inquiries and provide timely resolutions. </p><p>• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and company-specific requirements. </p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to execute payroll operations efficiently. </p><p>• Maintain accurate records and documentation for payroll and benefits processes.</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Villa Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. In this hybrid role, you will oversee tax compliance and strategy while ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise in tax management within the investment advisory industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Manage and oversee tax compliance processes for various entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings.</p><p>• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize organizational efficiency and minimize liabilities.</p><p>• Review and prepare annual income tax provisions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Conduct audits and provide detailed analysis to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems, such as CaseWare and CCH ProSystem Fx, to streamline tax-related operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to handle entity formation and registration processes.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal tax laws, including sales tax compliance.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to team members on best practices in tax management.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax legislation and implement necessary adjustments to processes.</p><p>• Support financial reporting by integrating tax data with broader accounting functions.</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k &amp; time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)         The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)         They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)         There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)         The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)         And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP&amp;A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $135,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Preferred Skills We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your development in:</strong></p><ul><li>CPA is highly desired</li><li>Advanced degree is preferred</li><li>An ideal candidate would have some familiarity with automation platforms such as Alteryx, or have a desire to learn about such tools if not currently using them.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Impact You&#39;ll Make </strong></p><ul><li>Assist with quarterly ASC 740 accounting for income tax requests such as the preparation and review of book vs. tax computations, the effective tax rate, expense tie out, deferred rollforward, journal entries, FIN48 uncertain income tax positions, stock based compensation, and documenting Section 404 Sarbanes Oxley processes, etc.</li><li>Research complex tax issues and monitor changes in tax legislation to advise management on the impact on business operations.</li><li>Work with the company&#39;s third-party service firm on various tax compliance workstreams, including but not limited to review of the company&#39;s annual consolidated Form 1120 income tax return and supporting calculations</li><li>Support complex tax calculation such as tax depreciation and amortization calculations, stock based compensation, the federal R&amp;D tax credit calculation and Section 174 cost analysis, Section 163(j) interest expense calculations, etc.</li><li>Assist with tax forecasting, planning and special projects, including but not limited to quarterly tax payments, tax savings opportunities, adjusted earnings calculations, government tax audits, M&amp;A tax impacts, process improvement initiatives, tax software implementation projects, Canada tax compliance, etc.</li><li>Supervise, train, and mentor tax associates based in the US and in India</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Hinsdale, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Tax Manager. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.</li><li>Review tax returns (1065, 1120, 1040) and ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.</li><li>Draft tax technical memorandums.</li><li>Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable development.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements.</li><li>Actively participate in proposal development, at the direction of management, and take a lead role responding to requests for proposal.</li><li>Provide regular performance feedback as well as deliver timely performance evaluations.</li><li>Develop subordinates&#39; technical and industry skills and encourage growth.</li><li>Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking. Lead by example.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000-$150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this fully remote role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description Summary</strong></p><p>The Tax Manager should be adept at developing relationships with leaders from various business units and functions within the company and outside advisors in order to understand both current and proposed activities to ensure they are accurately reporting the tax effects of business initiatives in the financial statements. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Tax.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage preparation and/or first review of quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations for financial statement reporting purposes.</li><li>Analyze and draft narratives explaining tax balance fluctuations that can be communicated for lender reporting purposes.</li><li>Manage tax planning initiatives and prepare research and computational analysis of tax reporting around domestic, state and international tax planning initiatives.</li><li>Work closely with outside advisors to ensure sharing of information to enable timely filing of federal income tax returns and to ensure efficient transition from financial statement reporting to tax return preparation.</li><li>Analyze, document and communicate issues around valuation allowances, FIN48 reserves, permanent reinvestment for APB23 purposes, and other tax provision matters.</li><li>Work with FP&amp;A to help develop forecasts of future effective tax rates.</li><li>Work with finance team to understand book reporting of corporate acquisitions and various business initiatives and ensure appropriate tax treatment.</li><li>Manager tax controversy matters by collaborating with various tax jurisdictions to address issues if they arise.</li><li>Mentors and leads tax department members and teams with other department leaders to maximize employee engagement and provide opportunities for growth (as applicable).</li><li>Help create internal processes to ensure efficiencies.</li><li>Trains and Develops tax department members through coaching and supervision (as applicable).</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $150,000-$155,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Oversee tax compliance processes to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Manage annual income tax provisions and provide strategic recommendations for tax efficiency.</p><p>• Utilize advanced accounting software systems, including CaseWare and CCH ProSystem Fx, to streamline operations.</p><p>• Coordinate auditing processes and ensure thorough reviews of financial statements.</p><p>• Lead efforts in entity formation, guiding clients through tax-related implications.</p><p>• Provide expertise in handling sales tax compliance and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored tax strategies and address specific financial challenges.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor team members, fostering attention to detail and maintaining high performance standards.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Stay updated on evolving tax laws and regulations to ensure proactive compliance.</p>
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 165000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is $165K - $170k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Tax Manager role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p>You don&#39;t have to be a &#39;people person&#39; to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and review of the consolidated and separate company state and local income tax returns, including related apportionment, modification, and credit calculations and supporting workpapers/appendices.</li><li>Analyze risks and sustainability of various tax positions taken in the tax filings.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including analysis of the income tax provision and effective tax rate, tax account reconciliations, and recording tax entries.</li><li>Help prepare the annual estimated global tax expense for budget and forecasting purposes.</li><li>Manage the preparation and review of US taxable income and deferred tax calculations.</li><li>Prepare and review US federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions.</li><li>Monitor regulatory updates and assess impact to the company.</li><li>Manage US, state, and local tax audits and assist on foreign tax audits.</li><li>Prepare tax opening balance sheet analysis and tax acquisition memos, including collecting and analyzing pre-acquisition tax returns.</li><li>Help with due diligence and post-acquisition tax planning.</li><li>Support design, operation, and monitoring of global tax controls and maintain compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.</li><li>Support best practices to ensure efficient, accurate, and repeatable results. Maintain and administer tax software and tools used for tax reporting and compliance.</li><li>Support analysis and assessment of income tax accounting impacts from unique transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and other planning projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000- $185,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone&#39;s mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts</li><li>Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables</li><li>Develop detailed engagement work plans</li><li>Illustrate budgets and schedules</li><li>Actively participate in proposals</li><li>Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback</li><li>Gain the respect and confidence of the CRZ team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this Corporate Tax Manager position is $130,000-$135,000 base, plus bonus land it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Corporate Tax Manager hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p>· Manage the preparation and review of foreign, federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, and extensions</p><p>· Review and prepare the quarterly and annual tax provision, closing, and reporting processes, including provision calculations, and effective tax rate analysis</p><p>· Assists in documenting and maintaining transfer pricing and cross-border transaction models in accordance with the Company’s policies and coordinates with external advisors.</p><p>· Analyzes tax exposures, including determining appropriate tax reserves</p><p>· Conducts tax research and assists with implementing new accounting pronouncements with tax accounting implications.</p><p>· Acts as an internal resource for various operating functions, determining tax requirements and strategies to ensure compliance with all tax laws.</p><p>· Addresses inquiries, notices, and tax audits conducted by various governmental agencies.</p><p>· Projects and monitors sources and uses of cash taxes, including estimated tax payments.</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Description:</strong></p><p>As a Tax Manager, you will be working on variety of clients and will specialize in the taxation of financial products and investment vehicles providing both tax consulting and tax compliance services to: Proprietary/High Frequency Trading Firms; Broker-Dealers; Commodity Pools and Hedge Funds; as well as high-net-worth individuals associated with these types of entities and other investors focused in the financial services industry.</p><p>The Tax Manager will deal with complex financial products including OTC derivatives, futures, options, swaps, fixed income, convertible debt, asset-backed securities, and other derivative products. The Tax Manager will work closely with our Tax Partner to research new tax rules, prepare and review tax returns, and to develop our tax practice within the financial services industry. The ideal individual will be a professional willing to coach, develop and lead tax professionals, and build a team of dedicated tax specialists.</p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>YOUR ROLE. </strong></p><p><strong><em>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</em></strong></p><ul><li>You will be responsible for managing all aspects of client relationships.</li><li>You will help generate opportunities within existing clients, as well as meeting with and pursuing new clients.</li><li>You will develop a thorough understanding of all audit, tax and consulting services provided by the firm, and actively participate in proposals.</li><li>Work with a team to meet various department deadlines throughout the year</li><li>Assist with the process and review of 1065 tax returns</li><li>Other Ad Hoc projects as needed</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Northbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality while supporting employee inquiries related to compensation. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to contribute to smooth payroll operations and compliance with all relevant regulations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Verify employee timesheets to ensure accurate documentation of hours worked.<br>• Enter payroll data into spreadsheets and databases with precision and attention to detail.<br>• Manage direct deposit requests, update banking information, and ensure timely payment processing.<br>• Process paper checks and ensure proper documentation and signatures are completed before distribution.<br>• Adjust payroll for bonuses, raises, commissions, and other compensation changes with accurate calculations.<br>• Handle wage garnishments, ensuring deductions comply with legal requirements.<br>• Maintain payroll records, including tax withholdings, employee benefits, and garnishments, ensuring compliance.<br>• Generate and deliver payroll reports for management and internal departments, supporting audits and accounting functions.<br>• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, deductions, and related matters with professionalism.<br>• Uphold confidentiality and compliance standards when managing sensitive payroll information.
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is undergoing a major payroll transformation and is seeking a highly analytical, self-sufficient payroll professional to help stabilize and improve U.S. payroll operations. This is a critical hire for a team in transition, with an immediate need for someone who can step in, assess current processes, and drive payroll accuracy and compliance with minimal training.</p><p>This is not a payroll data entry role. The ideal candidate will bring recent, hands-on experience with <strong>ADP Workforce Now (WFN)</strong>, strong systems aptitude, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to identify issues, improve workflows, and support a broader payroll modernization effort.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support and help streamline U.S. payroll operations during a period of transition</li><li>Ensure payroll processes align with tax compliance requirements and payroll regulations</li><li>Partner on payroll remediation efforts tied to audit findings, tax notices, and compliance gaps</li><li>Work across payroll systems including <strong>ADP Workforce Now, UKG, SAP, and SAP SuccessFactors</strong></li><li>Analyze payroll data for accuracy, trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities</li><li>Use advanced Excel functions to transform, validate, and reconcile payroll data</li><li>Support union payroll considerations and multi-state payroll compliance</li><li>Quickly learn new systems and adapt to changing processes and priorities</li><li>Help create structure and stability within a team that is evolving rapidly</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>The best way to beat the cold is in a new role that pays more!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</p><p>o  Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.</p><p>o  Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.</p><p>o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.</p><p>o  Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.</p><p>o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.</p><p>o  Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.</p><p>o  Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.</p><p>o  Set up payroll in new states, if required.</p><p>o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.</p><p>o  Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.</p><p>o  Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.</p><p>o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.</p><p>o  Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.</p><p>o  Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.</p><p>o  Support audits and special projects as needed.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Corporate Tax Manager
  • Lisle, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $155,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p>The Tax Manager will primarily be responsible for federal corporate tax compliance, research, and audit management</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Manage preparation and review of the U.S. federal income tax return (Form 1120)</strong>, including consolidated filing, pro formas, and all supporting schedules and statements.</li><li><strong>Own the federal compliance calendar and workflow</strong>, ensuring timely, accurate filings and extension/estimate management.</li><li><strong>Prepare and review federal tax calculations</strong> including <strong>depreciation</strong>, <strong>§163(j) interest limitation</strong>, <strong>BEAT</strong>, and <strong>R&amp;D credit</strong>, with clear workpaper support and audit trails.</li><li><strong>Draft and oversee responses to IRS notices</strong> and correspondence; track issues through resolution and maintain response templates.</li><li><strong>Manage federal income tax audits</strong>, including IDR coordination, issue tracking, and position memos.</li><li><strong>Perform technical tax research and analysis</strong>, draft concise memos and executive summaries.</li><li><strong>Maintain and improve compliance processes and internal controls</strong> (e.g., desktop procedures and reviewer checklists).</li><li><strong>Leverage tax technology</strong> (e.g., OneSource/OTP, fixed asset systems) to streamline data collection and calculations.</li><li><strong>Lead special projects</strong> (e.g., legal entity rationalization, method changes, automation, data quality initiatives) and present findings to stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Corporate Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead quarterly ASC 740 tax provision, including current/deferred tax analysis, valuation allowances, ETR reconciliation, and financial disclosures</li><li>Manage federal, state, local, and international tax compliance for all entities</li><li>Research tax regulations and assess implications of business transactions and new legislation</li><li>Maintain tax policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls</li><li>Oversee state and local registrations across the corporate structure</li><li>Partner cross-functionally and with external advisors on tax matters, including Section 174 R&amp;D credit analysis</li><li>Act as primary liaison with external tax advisors and manage tax audits</li><li>Prepare tax memos and support documentation for audits and complex tax positions</li><li>Support ad hoc accounting and compliance projects as needed</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Coordinator of Payroll
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Coordinator of Payroll to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a college environment in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This is a Contract position responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll activities, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring adherence to applicable tax and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, multi-state payroll administration, and payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit transactions are completed correctly and on schedule<br>• Review and complete payroll corrections such as retroactive payments, manual checks, voided payments, reissued checks, gross-up calculations, and deposit reversals as needed<br>• Set up and maintain payroll earning and deduction codes for items including benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, deferred compensation, and union-related withholdings<br>• Oversee payroll schedules, key processing dates, and submission deadlines to keep payroll operations running smoothly and on time<br>• Prepare, reconcile, and submit required payroll tax filings, unemployment reports, workers’ compensation reporting, and year-end documents including W-2s<br>• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal and state regulations, retirement plan rules, and other statutory requirements affecting employee pay<br>• Administer wage garnishments and other required or voluntary deductions while confirming accurate calculation, withholding, and remittance<br>• Maintain payroll-related tax and unemployment accounts for employees working in multiple states, including remote work jurisdictions where registration is required<br>• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, support reporting activities, and uphold documentation retention standards in line with regulatory guidelines
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Sr. Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 180000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Tax Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to multiple clients, with a focus on not-for-profit entities including 501(c)3 private foundations and supporting organizations and 501(c)4 trusts; responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions for assigned clients.</p><p>• Manage and review the accounting for assigned clients including reviewing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee and manage the tax projection and tax return processes for assigned clients including identification and resolution of tax issues in consultation with in-house tax experts and review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns.</p><p>• Coordinate and provide transaction support to the family and foundation investment organizations, including drafting board packages, reviewing and coordinating execution of transaction documents, and coordinating treasury support upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Coordinate with external advisors in the execution of responsibilities associated with management of assigned clients.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting management to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants and managers to meet deadlines and prioritize projects/workload.</p><p>• Identify, develop and oversee the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Hybrid -Accounts Payable Management position to lead and manage the accounts payable team. Seeking individual Degreed Accounts Payable manager who can work to implement and look at best practices for nationwide growing organization . High volume department. Hybrid opportunity -email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630-368-1175.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Develop and implement effective accounts payable policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Monitor KPI&#39;s for accuracy, invoice accuracy, aging reports, and cash flow projections,</li><li>interact cross functionally to create efficiencies and continue to assist with process and innovation.</li><li>Lead the implementation of best practices accounts payable automation tools, systems,</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and team building as well as supervisory skills.</li><li>Proficiency in accounts payable software </li><li>Oversee the management of vendors. Look at best practices for accounts payable processes, invoice approval, vendor on boarding and payment resolutions.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills for efficiencies of the department, identify trends and thoughtful analysis on accounts payable function .</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Excellent benefits including medical, dental, PTO and bonus structure.</p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Tax & Accounting Senior Manager - Public
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.</p><p>• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.</p><p>• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.</p><p>• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.</p><p>• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.</p><p>• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.</p><p>• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
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