Compliance Auditor - Payroll

Legacy-Professionals-LLP; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Meal/transport allowances

CFE exam reimbursement

Parental leave

Dress for your day

Referral bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Legacy Professionals LLP, a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Westchester, IL and nearby states, conducts compliance audits for fringe benefit funds. The role supports experienced auditors, travelling to employer locations as needed, with a hybrid work setup.

The position focuses on reviewing CBAs, payroll records, and payroll taxes to ensure proper contributions, while developing audit files and schedules in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business; non-CPA path acceptable or an associate with 2+ years related work experience.
• Strong analytical, research and technical skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Teamwork and strong communication skills are essential.
• Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Familiarity with payroll systems is a plus.
• Reliable transportation for local travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Read collective bargaining agreements and understand the basis for required contributions.
• Prepare audit files and set appointments.
• Perform fieldwork according to the compliance audit program.
• Record payroll taxes and classify employees.
• Review bank records (accounts payable, check register).
• Prepare final audit report.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Technical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Payroll systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Associates degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 plusMust 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 timesBenefitsGreat 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.