Payroll Tax Specialist

Company: Payroll Solutions
Location: Portage
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description What's the role? Tax Specialists are responsible for managing tax setup and administration in our HCM software, isolved. The role can work at any of our 19 offices, hybrid, or remotely. This includes: Verifying payroll tax data and determining requirements for the client's tax needs, including data entry and tax setup in the isolved system. Informing clients on regulatory changes as it relates to taxes that may affect their HR, payroll policies, program, or procedures. Developing and implementing data integrity measures and testing to ensure the tax setup is correct. Assisting with processing client payrolls. What experience and skills do I need to be successful? Required: Experience in a service bureau or client-focused payroll processing role High school diploma or equivalent Strong computer proficiency, especially in payroll systems Excellent communication and customer service skills Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy Experience with multi-state tax returns, W2s, and year-end filings Familiarity with making tax payments via ACH, debits, and credits. Experience in a related role processing tax notices. Preferred (but not required – we're willing to train!): Familiarity with the isolved HCM platform Great Perks and Benefits: Some major perks we offer are long-term job stability, work-life balance to support raising a family, and significant opportunities to grow your career within the company. In addition: Onsite, hybrid, or remote work arrangements. Remote work allowed or work onsite at any of our 19 office locations. Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. FSA/HSA account options. Paid Time Off (PTO). 401k employer matching program to save for retirement. Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities through continuing education. Supplemental insurance options for life, AD&D, STD, LTD, and critical illness. Bonuses for helping with business development leads. Incredible potential for upward mobility and career growth. What's the schedule? This role supports our office hours of Monday-Friday, 8a-5p with a steady 40 hours per week. Generally, overtime is not expected except during January and February for year-end. How do I join? The first step is applying with your resume. Qualified candidates will then complete a phone screen with HR, followed by an interview with the Payroll Solutions leadership. What else are you hiring for? See all Payroll Solutions' openings on their website or reach out to our Lead Recruiter, Lisa Zautke, on LinkedIn. More about Payroll Solutions: Payroll Solutions is part of the MBE CPAs affiliate group. The team includes HCM and payroll professionals who implement HCM products and process 1000 payrolls for clients. We are a proud partner of the isolved HCM suite with 19 office locations including 13 in Wisconsin in Black Earth, Door Country, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton, and our corporate headquarters in Baraboo plus offices in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona, in Scottsbluff and Kimball, Nebraska, and Durango, Colorado.

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