Hybrid Payroll Auditor - CPA Prep & Benefits

Pomona College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Roth 401(k) option

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account option

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Daniel A. Winters & Company is seeking a Payroll Auditor to join our public accounting team. The role emphasizes audits of labor union benefit plan contributions, data analysis in Excel, and effective communication with employers and benefit plans.

Ideal candidates have an associates in accounting, at least one year payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the initiative to work independently in a hybrid schedule with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting or similar is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar studies is preferred.
• One year experience with payroll and accounting is required.
• Experience with payroll auditing is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills, including Excel and Word.
• Prioritization, time management, and initiative are key skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance audits to ensure accurate contributions are paid to labor union benefit plans.
• Maintain a high level of understanding of Employer-Union Benefit obligations under various collective bargaining agreements.
• Perform audits either remotely using email and IT tools or at employers’ locations, including potential travel outside the tri-state area.
• Compare payroll data and documentation to employee benefit plan data and reports to confirm correct contributions.
• Work directly with personnel at employers and employee benefit plans, maintaining a professional level of communication, often with technical topics.
• Prepare detailed analyses in MS Excel for exceptions identified, communicate them to appropriate representatives and address and resolve explanations and responses.
• Prepare detailed reports using MS Excel and MS Word.
• Maintain professional demeanor and work proficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

IT proficiency

Time management

Initiative

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting or similar

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar studies

Job description

Daniel A. Winters & Company is seeking a Payroll Auditor to join our public accounting team. The role emphasizes audits of labor union benefit plan contributions, data analysis in Excel, and effective communication with employers and benefit plans.

Ideal candidates have an associates in accounting, at least one year payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the initiative to work independently in a hybrid schedule with potential travel.