Compliance Auditor - Payroll

Legacy-Professionals-LLP; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Travel for client engagements

Job summary

Legacy Professionals LLP, a Chicagoland CPA firm, seeks a Compliance Auditor to perform fringe benefit fund audits and assist experienced auditors. You will read collective bargaining agreements, prepare audit files, and participate in fieldwork across client locations. Some travel is required; CPA is not required.

The role offers a hybrid work model to support work-life balance. You will work with Managers and Senior Associates on diverse engagements, developing audit reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred; Accounting (Non-CPA path) or Finance acceptable.
• Strong analytical, research and technical skills required.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency and solid computer skills a must.
• Teamwork and communications skills essential; detail oriented.”

Responsibilities

• Read collective bargaining agreements and determine required contributions.
• Prepare audit files and set appointments; assist fieldwork.
• Perform fieldwork for compliance audit engagements.
• Record payroll taxes and classify employees; review bank records and accounts payable.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/ accounting/ finance

Associates degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

This is not an accounting role. A CPA or pursuit of a CPA is neither required nor preferred for this position.About Us:We are a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Westchester, IL, Edina, MN and Schererville, IN. Our firm specializes in audit, accounting and tax services to employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profits organizations and governmental entities. We value our employees and offer a hybrid work environment to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Interns will have the opportunity to work from employer locations, Legacy offices and remotely, as scheduling allows.Position Overview:We have developed an extensive department and maintain a full staff of compliance auditors dedicated exclusively to performing compliance audits. Our compliance audit department does not require an employee to be a CPA at any level.In this position, you will perform compliance audits for various fringe benefit funds to determine if an employer is contributing properly to the benefit funds on behalf of their employees. Initial assignments will include assisting experienced compliance auditors on compliance audit engagements and performing a wide range of audit support functions.Job Responsibilities:Read collective bargaining agreements and understand the basis upon which contributions should be madePrepare audit files and set appointmentsPerform fieldwork based on compliance audit programRecord payroll taxesClassify employeesRecord payrollReview bank records such as accounts payable/check registerPrepare final audit reportQualificationsBachelor’s degree in a business related field. Accounting (Non-CPA path), Finance or business majors preferred or Associates degree with at least 2 years of related professional work experienceStrong analytical, research and technical skillsStrong computer skills such as Microsoft ExcelTeamwork and communications skillsDetail oriented and able to handle numerous assignmentsFamiliarity with payroll systems/business checking accounts is a plusValid driver’s license required. This role requires regular travel and driving to client locations. Must have reliable transportation in order to drive to employer locations for audit assignments. Local travel will be required and out-of-town travel may be required at times.BenefitsGreat opportunity for growth within the firmOpportunity to work closely with Managers, Senior Associates and EmployersCompetitive benefits package (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account & dependent care account program)Paid Parental LeaveDress for your day attire – jeans in the office and professional attire at clientsReimbursement for CFE review course and exam feesBonus when successfully completing the CFE examPayment for professional membership costsEmployee referral bonusFun firm sponsored social eventsLegacy Professionals LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.