Payroll Accountant

Geneva Search Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Hotel stay discounts

Great benefits

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC is partnering with a luxury travel organization in Chicago to hire a Payroll Accountant. This hybrid role offers 3 days in the office, a supportive culture, and opportunities to work across U.S. and international payroll operations.

You will manage payroll processing, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and handle journal entries and reconciliations while coordinating with accounting, finance, and HR teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of payroll and/or payroll accounting experience.
• Experience with ADP is highly desirable.
• Understanding of payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Organized and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll for employees in the U.S. and internationally.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger.
• Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage payroll deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and retirement activity.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll-related audits and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with employees and internal teams to answer payroll questions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Job description

Luxury Travel | Hybrid - 3 Days in Office | Amazing Culture | Travel Perks

We are partnering with a highly respected global organization in the luxury travel space to hire a Payroll Accountant for its Chicago team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to join an exciting, sophisticated industry while still enjoying excellent work-life balance. The company has an amazing culture, a collaborative and friendly team, great benefits, and some very unique perks—including discounts on stays at luxury hotels around the world.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with only 3 days per week in the office and a culture that truly values flexibility and quality of life.

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on payroll and accounting position where you'll have exposure to both U.S. and international operations.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing and processing payroll for employees in the U.S. and internationally.
• Ensuring payroll is completed accurately and on time.
• Preparing payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconciling payroll activity to the general ledger.
• Reviewing payroll reports and researching discrepancies.
• Managing payroll deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and retirement-related activity.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with payroll-related audits and compliance requirements.
• Working with employees and internal teams to answer payroll questions and resolve issues.
• Partnering with outside payroll providers when necessary.
• Helping improve payroll processes, controls, and reporting.
• Assisting with weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll activities.
• Working closely with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources.

What They're Looking For

• Approximately 4-6 years of payroll and/or payroll accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with ADP is highly desirable.
• International payroll exposure is a plus.
• Understanding of payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Someone organized who can manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative personality.
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and providing great internal customer service.