Top 21 Operations Research Analysts Jobs in Akron, OH

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Asset Management Systems Analyst - Asset & Records Control - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
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Senior Product Analyst -Hybrid/Remote
National Interstate —Richfield, OH
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Business Analyst - Power Billing & Supplier Operations - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
FirstEnergy Corp —Akron, OH
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- Bachelor's degree
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- Dental insurance
System Analyst
Digital Print Solutions (DPS) —Macedonia, OH
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- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Marketing Promotions Analyst
Matco Tools —Stow, OH
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Sourcing Analyst I - Additives / Solvents / Distribution
Sherwin-Williams —Brecksville, OH
- $62,256 - $77,641 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Oracle
- US work authorization
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Senior Product Analyst -Hybrid/Remote
National Interstate Insurance Company —Richfield, OH
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Loan Support Analyst - Retail Bank Operations
PNC Financial Services Group —Brecksville, OH
- $37,500 - $62,500 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Sr Post Award Grant Analyst
Summa Health —Akron, OH
- $28.10 - $42.15 an hour
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- Writing skills
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Loan Support Analyst (Commercial)
PNC Financial Services Group —Brecksville, OH
- $37,500 - $62,500 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Senior Actuarial Analyst, Commercial Lines
Westfield Insurance —Westfield Center, OH
- Full-time
- Office
- Math
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Swagelok Company —Solon, OH
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- Hybrid work
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- 5 years
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Payroll Tax & Per Diem Analyst

Tradesmen International, LLC -
Macedonia, OH

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Job Details

Full-time | Per diem

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Optimizing workflow processes
Compliance risk assessment
Stakeholder engagement
Internal controls
Payroll tax processing
Data validation techniques
Payroll tax returns
Spreadsheets
Data quality assurance
Research
Financial issue resolution
Continuous improvement
Tax risk management (Tax activities)
Technical Proficiency
Audit support
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Description:

Statement of Purpose:

The Payroll Tax & Per Diem Analyst is responsible for supporting payroll tax compliance and per diem administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll-related payments, reporting, documentation, and issue resolution. This role analyzes payroll tax and per diem data, supports federal, state, and local compliance requirements, validates taxable and non-taxable payment treatment, maintains audit-ready records, and partners with Payroll, Tax, Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, and field teams to reduce risk and strengthen payroll controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Support payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including payroll tax calculations, reporting, filings, payments, and issue resolution
Administer and validate per diem payments to ensure compliance with company policy, project requirements, and applicable IRS/DOL guidance
Review payroll tax and per diem data for accuracy, completeness, proper setup, documentation, and compliance risk
Validate taxable and non-taxable treatment of payroll-related payments, including per diem, reimbursements, and other special pay items
Prepare, review, and support payroll tax reports, agency filings, per diem reporting, reconciliations, and audit documentation
Research and resolve payroll tax and per diem discrepancies, including employee inquiries, field office questions, agency notices, rate issues, missing documentation, and payment corrections
Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for payroll tax filings, per diem payments, employee expense substantiation, agency inquiries, and audit requests
Monitor payroll tax and per diem trends, exceptions, and recurring issues to identify risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities
Partner with Payroll, Tax, Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, and field leadership to ensure accurate payroll setup, reporting, compliance, and issue resolution
Support internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and documentation requests related to payroll tax and per diem payments
Assist with system setup, testing, reporting, data validation, and process improvements related to payroll tax and per diem administration
Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, training materials, and process documentation to support consistent payroll compliance practices
Stay informed of applicable payroll tax, IRS, DOL, wage and hour, and reimbursement guidance impacting payroll operations
All other duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

3–5+ years of payroll, payroll tax, payroll compliance, accounting, or related experience
Experience with payroll tax compliance, payroll reporting, agency filings, or payroll tax issue resolution
Experience with per diem, travel reimbursement, expense allowance, or project-based payroll payments preferred
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
Familiarity with IRS accountable plan concepts, per diem substantiation, taxable versus non-taxable payments, and reimbursement documentation preferred
Understanding of DOL wage and hour considerations related to reimbursements, per diem payments, and regular rate calculations preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, trends, exceptions, and compliance risks
Experience reviewing payroll data, employee setup, work locations, tax setup, rates, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, reconciliations, formulas, filtering, and reporting
Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, tax software, timekeeping systems, or reporting tools
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll tax and per diem requirements to employees, field offices, and internal stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities, recurring deadlines, and compliance-sensitive work in a fast-paced environment
High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently, follow established controls, escalate complex issues, and recommend process improvements
Experience supporting multi-state payroll, project-based payroll, staffing, construction, or travel-based workforce environments
Experience responding to payroll tax notices, agency inquiries, audit requests, or compliance reviews

Technical Expertise:

High proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint) and business and accounting related applications.

Benefits:

Total Rewards package includes competitive pay with annual incentive potential. Benefits include 401k Retirement Savings Plan, paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, short-term disability, and voluntary supplemental life insurance.

EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Company Details:

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
Vacation Pay
Health insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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Recruiter Name: Ethan Smith Recruiter Phone Number: 5678993227 Location: US-OH-MACEDONIA

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Operations Research Analysts jobs in Akron, OH

Payroll Tax & Per Diem Analyst

Senior Quantitative Analyst - AI Trainer

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Business Analyst - Power Billing & Supplier Operations - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

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Senior Product Analyst -Hybrid/Remote

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