Compliance Staff

Calibre CPA Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre CPA Group in Chicago, IL seeks an entry-level Compliance Staff to analyze payroll, tax and personnel records for employer compliance with collective bargaining agreements. You will prepare and submit audit findings to fund administrators for employee benefit plans and coordinate with multiple departments.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills; travel up to 50% locally and nationwide is expected, with a valid US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, preferably in a business-related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing compliance audits on payroll, tax, and other personnel records.
• Computing audit results and preparing audit reports.
• Researching payroll records, reports, and contracts.
• Traveling to employer facilities to conduct on-site inspection of records.
• Scheduling and coordinating audit appointments with employers.
• Transferring payroll data onto worksheets.
• Retrieving accurate information from various in-house departments.
• Researching and scheduling travel accommodations.
• Communicating with employers effectively to obtain required information and to review audit results.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities with Calibre CPA Group

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

This position involves analyzing and reviewing payroll, tax, and personnel records to determine employer compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Compliance Staff are responsible for creating and submitting reports of audit findings to fund administrators on a variety of employee benefit plans. This is an entry level job.

SALARY RANGE - $53,000 - $57,000 (Based or experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing compliance audits on payroll, tax, and other personnel records.
• Computing audit results and preparing audit reports.
• Researching payroll records, reports, and contracts.
• Traveling to employer facilities to conduct on-site inspection of records.
• Scheduling and coordinating audit appointments with employers.
• Transferring payroll data onto worksheets.
• Retrieving accurate information from various in-house departments.
• Researching and scheduling travel accommodations.
• Communicating with employers effectively to obtain required information and to review audit results.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team player
• Strong organizational skills
• Good decision making and analytical skills

POSITION TYPE:

• Full-Time, Permanent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and handling paper documents.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed information on computer screens and in printed materials.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.
• Occasional requirement to stand, walk, bend, or reach for office materials.
• Ability to lift and carry files, binders, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally for training, firm events, or client meetings (if applicable).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TRAVEL:

• This positions requires 50% travel locally and nationwide
• Valid U.S. Drivers License and good driving record required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree, preferably in a business-related field
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a business-related field.
• Experience with or knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with or knowledge of payroll systems.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

• Must have valid work authorization for employment in the United States.

OTHER DUTIES:

• As you progress in this position, you will provide training to new staff.

EEO: Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.