Compliance Auditor - Payroll

Legacy CPAs, LLC; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Paid parental leave

Disability & life insurance

Flexible spending account

CFE exam reimbursement

Professional memberships

Employee referral bonus

Casual attire

Social events

Job summary

Legacy Professionals LLP in the United States seeks a Payroll Compliance Auditor to assess employer compliance with wage, classification, and benefit rules under collective bargaining agreements. You will review payroll and financial records, coordinate with employers, and draft clear audit reports.

No CPA license required; training is provided and you will advance from Auditor to Senior Auditor with experience. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics, mathematics or a related field preferred.
• Prior audit experience is not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Review collective bargaining agreements to understand wage rates, classifications, work rules, and benefit contribution requirements.
• Organize audit documentation, prepare workpapers, and coordinate audit appointments with employers.
• Examine payroll registers, time records, tax records, accounts payable, and supporting documentation.
• Learn and utilize AI-powered tools to extract, organize, and analyze large payroll/financial data volumes.
• Analyze employee classifications, hours worked, wages paid, and benefits to ensure compliance.
• Identify, investigate, and document discrepancies between reported information and records.
• Communicate with employers to obtain records, clarify questions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare clear audit workpapers and final audit reports.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines with quality work.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics, mathematics or a related field

Tools

Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot tables

Job description

This is not an accounting role. A CPA or pursuit of a CPA is neither required nor preferred for this position. Legacy Professionals LLP is a professional services firm serving employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities. Our specialized Payroll Compliance Audit Department performs audits for employee benefit funds throughout the country. Build a Career in Payroll Compliance Auditing At Legacy Professionals LLP, payroll compliance auditing is more than reviewing numbers. Our auditors investigate whether employers are meeting their obligations under collective bargaining agreements by analyzing tax records, payroll records, disbursement records, financial records, wage rates, and benefit contributions. Our audits help employee benefit funds determine whether employers have properly reported work and made the required contributions. This work requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and the ability to interpret complex requirements and communicate findings clearly. You will learn how to analyze payroll and financial records, interpret labor agreements, identify discrepancies, and prepare audit reports documenting your findings. You will initially work alongside experienced auditors and receive hands-on training to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct audits independently. As your experience and expertise grow, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and advance along a defined career path from Payroll Compliance Auditor to Senior Auditor and, ultimately, Audit Manager. If you enjoy analyzing information, solving problems, investigating discrepancies, and taking ownership of your work, this position offers an opportunity to build a specialized professional career. You will develop valuable analytical, investigative, and communication skills while learning a specialized area of compliance auditing. Unlike a traditional public accounting career path, this role does not require a CPA license.

Key Responsibilities

• Review collective bargaining agreements to understand applicable wage rates, classifications, work rules, and benefit contribution requirements.
• Organize audit documentation, prepare workpapers, and coordinate audit appointments with employers.
• Examine payroll registers, employee time records, tax records, accounts payable, check registers, and other supporting documentation.
• Ability and willingness to learn and utilize AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, including extracting, organizing, and analyzing large volumes of payroll and financial data.
• Analyze employee classifications, hours worked, wages paid, and benefit contributions to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
• Identify, investigate, and document discrepancies between reported information and supporting records.
• Communicate with employers and other parties to obtain records, clarify questions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit workpapers and final audit reports.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines and maintaining the quality of audit work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics, mathematics or a related field preferred.
• Prior audit experience is not required. Training will be provided.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies in records.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred, including experience with VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and working with large datasets. Proficiency with general computer applications also required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn complex requirements, apply sound judgment, and progressively take ownership of assignments.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external contacts.
• Familiarity with payroll systems, employee timekeeping records, financial statements, or business banking records is a plus.

Travel Requirements

Reliable transportation is required for travel to employer locations. Local travel is part of the position, and occasional overnight or out-of-town travel may be necessary depending on assignment needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary of $56,000-$59,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Hands‑on training and ongoing support from experienced auditors and managers.
• Opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility, and advancement within the department.
• Hybrid work opportunities, subject to training, performance, scheduling, and business needs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care account programs.
• Reimbursement for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) review course and examination fees, with a bonus upon successful completion of the CFE examination.
• Payment of eligible professional membership costs.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Casual office attire and firm-sponsored social events.

Legacy Professionals LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.