Top Payroll Jobs in Chicago, IL

Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance: audit employee tax setups, update SUI rates and federal exemptions, process IRS lock-in letters, run weekly payroll/FICA audits, resolve level 1 ServiceNow tax tickets, and prepare specialized regulatory reports.

Contract Payroll Tax Specialist responsible for processing, paying, and filing high-volume federal, state, and local payroll tax liabilities; reconciling tax accounts in Oracle; responding to agency notices; performing root-cause analysis and corrections; supporting year-end W-2 activities; managing correspondence; and recommending process improvements and automation.

Lead end-to-end US and international payroll operations using Rippling, manage tax compliance and filings, liaise with third-party payroll/EOR vendors, produce payroll reporting and controls, support 401(k) audit coordination, and drive payroll process improvements.

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned multi-client accounts using payroll platforms and CRM. Perform calculations (prorated pay, final pay, multi-state taxes, garnishments), handle commissions/bonuses/stock/expense entries, assist with audits, and maintain strong client relationships while meeting service quality targets.

Process full-cycle payroll using ADP Workforce Now, reconcile payroll-related accounts, prepare payroll journal entries and reports, support audits and financial close, respond to employee payroll inquiries, maintain payroll documentation, and assist with system testing and process improvements to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely payroll operations.

The Senior Payroll Accountant will process payroll, manage tax filings, ensure compliance, train new hires, and identify process improvements.

Manage end-to-end payroll for US (multi-state) and Canada across semi-monthly and biweekly cycles. Act as primary payroll contact, run Workday payroll operations, handle equity compensation events, support month-end close and reconciliations, ensure compliance and year-end filings, drive process improvements and support audits/SOX controls.

Process and review full-cycle semi-monthly and bi-weekly US payroll for 1,100+ employees using Dayforce. Administer deductions, benefits, garnishments, 401(k)/HSA uploads, timecard audits, W-2 prep, and payroll reconciliations. Serve as payroll SME, respond to employee inquiries, support audits, maintain documentation, and recommend process improvements.

The Payroll Accountant oversees payroll processing, maintains salary records, manages cash floats, and ensures adherence to financial controls. They support HR and comply with policies while providing assistance and training to crew members.

Oversee payroll operations for non-US jurisdictions ensuring compliant, accurate, and timely payroll processing while managing complex cross-border payroll matters and internal coordination.

Produce accurate payroll for unionized employees across 175+ CBAs. Interpret CBAs, calculate and report union health/welfare/pension contributions, dues, and 401(k) remittances. Audit payroll cycles (retro pay, FLSA OT, benefit premiums), process special payments, support garnishments, collaborate with HR/Total Rewards/HRIS, prepare reports, perform system testing/configuration, and provide knowledge transfer to the team.

Process, pay, and file high-volume federal, state, and local payroll tax liabilities for US payroll. Prepare and reconcile tax filings and reports, respond to agency notices, investigate discrepancies, maintain Oracle tax accounts, support year-end W-2 activities, and partner with Payroll, Finance, and Treasury. Monitor tax law changes, manage agency access, handle client and employee inquiries, and recommend process improvements.

Manage end-to-end bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-state and multi-entity workforce; ensure compliance, cost allocation, records maintenance, employee support, and process improvement while partnering with People Operations and Finance.

Manage payroll and commissions processing including salaries, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, and commission calculations. Reconcile commissions to bookings and revenue, respond to payroll/commission inquiries, maintain records, ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll laws, support audits, update commission plans, assist with compensation plans, recommend payroll system improvements, and support financial analyses and ad hoc projects.

The Senior Accountant will manage payroll accounting, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, collaborate across teams, and support audits and compliance.

Provide advanced payroll and technical support for payroll services, resolve complex system and payroll discrepancies within SLAs, perform root cause analysis, drive process improvements, support onboarding and projects, share knowledge via documentation and training, and ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal controls.

Provide advanced technical and payroll processing support, troubleshoot complex payroll/system issues, perform root cause analysis, ensure compliance with payroll laws, drive continuous improvement, analyze casework to identify trends, support onboarding and enterprise projects, and act as a payroll subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.

Lead end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR) payroll operations across the Americas, manage payroll teams, ensure compliance with regional statutory requirements, drive process standardization and automation, partner cross-functionally on onboarding and escalations, and report on payroll health and risks.

The Corporate Payroll & Tax Manager oversees OSV's global payroll and tax functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing payroll and tax filings, while leading a small team and driving process improvements.