tax reporting specialist (hybrid).

Job Title: Tax Reporting Specialist (Hybrid)

Location: Mayfield Village, OH (Hybrid — 2 days in-office, typically Mon/Wed)

Duration: 9-Month Contract (Possible Contract-to-Hire based on performance & budget)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (No expected overtime)

About the Role Are you an experienced payroll tax professional looking for an exciting hybrid role with a premier organization? We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Reporting Specialist for a 9-month contract-to-hire opportunity in Mayfield Village, OH.

In this dynamic position, you will manage complex multi-state and local payroll tax filings, conduct tax research, mentor team members, and assist with critical corporate projects—including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Tax Filing & Reconciliation: File and reconcile complex payroll tax returns including Federal, State, Local, SUI (State Unemployment Insurance), and FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act).
  
  
• Year-End Operations: Actively participate in the annual W-2 processing and reconciliation cycle.
  
  
• Research & Compliance: Research payroll tax regulation changes, analyze system issues, assess impacts to the business, and provide strategic recommendations.
  
  
• Process Improvement: Identify efficiency gaps, recommend updated procedures to management, and lead implementation of approved changes.
  
  
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Train and mentor team members, supporting internal business units with high-level customer service.
  
  

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience Requirement:
  
  
  • High School Diploma/GED + minimum 4 years of multi-state/local tax experience AND 1 year of customer service experience, OR
    
    
  • Associate Degree or higher (Accounting, Finance, or Business Management) + minimum 4 years of multi-state/local tax experience AND 1 year of customer service experience.
    
    
  • Must have at least 5 years of hands-on experience directly filing and paying Federal, State, SUI, Local, and FUTA payroll taxes.
    
    

salary: $25 - $30 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Files and reconciles the most complex payroll tax returns: Federal, State, SUI-State Unemployment Insurance , Local and FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act)
• Must have 5yrs exp paying and filing these items
• Researches payroll/tax system issues and provides recommendations to manager.
• Training and mentoring co-workers
• Will be involved with W-2 process
• Recommends process improvements/procedures to manager and leads the implementation of approved process changes.
• Researches and review payroll tax regulation changes for impact to Progressive.




Skills

Payroll Processing (2 years of experience is required)

PeopleSoft (3 years of experience is required)

TAX LAW (3 years of experience is required)

Excel (10 years of experience is required)

ADP Master Tax (3 years of experience is required)

Critical Thinking (5 years of experience is required)

Tax Research (3 years of experience is required)

TAX

Confidentiality

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.