Accountant, Payroll

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage domestic and international payroll using ADP platforms. You will prepare and audit payroll reports, record journal entries, and maintain accurate records across the general ledger.

The role requires 3–5 years in payroll with strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, coordinating with ADP providers and internal partners, and supporting audits and Form 5500 reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of payroll and general accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll accounting including journal entries and reconciliations.
• International payroll experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while managing priorities.
• Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process domestic and international payroll accurately using ADP systems.
• Prepare, review, and audit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile accounts to the general ledger.
• Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll registers to the GL.
• Ensure payroll documentation is complete and compliant.
• Administer payroll deductions, tax codes, garnishments, and Form 5500 reporting.
• Monitor timecard compliance and payroll deadlines.
• Coordinate with ADP, foreign providers, and internal partners to resolve issues.
• Support payroll audits and year-end reporting processes.
• Identify process improvements in controls and reporting.

Skills

ADP Payroll Systems

International Payroll Experience

Payroll Accounting Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Judgment

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ADP Comprehensive Services

ADP Celergo

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

• Process domestic and international payroll accurately and on schedule using ADP Comprehensive Services, ADP Celergo, and foreign payroll providers


• Prepare, review, and audit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year‑end payroll reports


• Prepare payroll‑related journal entries and reconcile payroll, benefit, insurance, vacation, sick leave, and related liability accounts


• Maintain accurate payroll records and reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger


• Ensure payroll documentation is complete and compliant


• Administer payroll deductions, tax codes, garnishments, retirement plan deductions, FSA funding, Form 5500 reporting, and audit support


• Monitor timecard compliance and enforce payroll deadlines


• Communicate follow‑up requirements to employees and supervisors


• Calculate vacation and time‑off accruals


• Respond to payroll inquiries and coordinate with ADP, foreign payroll providers, and internal partners to resolve issues


• Support compliance with payroll laws, company policies, and best practices


• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree


• 3–5 years of payroll and general accounting experience


• Apply payroll accounting knowledge, including journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll reporting, and ADP payroll systems


• International payroll experience preferred


• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, analytical judgment, and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities


• Integrity, professionalism, discretion, accountability, and confidentiality with minimal supervision


• Effective communication and responsive customer service skills


• Intermediate Excel skills


• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable enterprise accounting platform preferred


• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Celergo preferred


• Experience supporting external audits, payroll compliance reviews, or year‑end reporting processes preferred


• Hands‑on international payroll experience, including coordination with foreign payroll providers, preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in processing domestic and international payroll using ADP systems, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and company policies. Proficient in payroll accounting, reporting, and maintaining accurate records while providing effective communication and customer service.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• ADP Payroll Systems


• International Payroll Experience


• Payroll Accounting Knowledge


• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central


• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing


• Account Reconciliation


• Payroll Reporting


• Journal Entries


• Payroll Compliance


• Timecard Compliance


• Payroll Auditing


• Vacation Accrual Calculation


• FSA Funding


• Form 5500 Reporting

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Analytical Judgment


• Customer Service


• Organization


• Integrity

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Laws


• Compliance Reviews


• General Ledger


• Payroll Deductions


• Garnishments

Tools & Technologies

• ADP Comprehensive Services


• ADP Celergo


• ADP Workforce Now


• Microsoft Excel