
Payroll Tax Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Davenport, IAJobSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Payroll Tax Accountant will prepare and review payroll tax filings and payments for multiple clients, resolve tax notices and agency inquiries, reconcile liabilities, and support quarterly and year-end reporting. The role also maintains tax registrations, monitors regulatory changes, advises clients, and collaborates with accounting and payroll professionals. The posting describes a collaborative CPA firm environment with opportunities for professional growth.
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Description
Are you a payroll tax professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, helping clients stay compliant, and being part of a collaborative team? We're partnering with a well-established CPA firm known for its strong reputation, employee longevity, and commitment to professional growth.
This is an opportunity to join a team where people genuinely enjoy working together. You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals who value collaboration, support one another's success, and take pride in delivering exceptional service to clients.
What You'll Do
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Prepare and review federal, state, and local payroll tax filings for multiple clients
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Process payroll tax payments and ensure filing deadlines are met
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Research and resolve payroll tax notices, audits, and agency inquiries
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Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and payroll-related general ledger accounts
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Assist with quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation and filings
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Maintain payroll tax registrations and unemployment accounts
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Monitor payroll tax law changes and ensure ongoing compliance
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Provide guidance and support to clients on payroll tax matters
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Collaborate with accountants and payroll professionals to deliver outstanding client service
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Support process improvements and special client projects
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
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Established and respected CPA firm with a strong history of success
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Long-tenured employees and a stable, supportive environment
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Collaborative culture where teamwork is valued and recognized
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Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
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Exposure to a variety of clients, industries, and complex payroll tax situations
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Leadership that is invested in employee development and success
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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Positive work environment where your contributions make an impact
If you're looking for a long-term career with a firm that values its people, encourages growth, and fosters a collaborative culture, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
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Experience in payroll tax, payroll accounting, public accounting, or a related field
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Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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Excellent organizational and time-management skills
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Ability to manage multiple client deadlines
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Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
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Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
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CPA firm experience or multi-state payroll tax experience is a plus
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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How this job compares
Set against the 3,598 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Iowa median$45–60K/yr24 salary ranges
- US median$45–50/hr908 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 48 open Accountant jobs in Iowa and 3,598 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
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- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (this employer)5 open
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- Experience
- Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,408 postings).
- Education
- 1,884 of the 3,598 open Accountant jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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