Payroll Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a permanent Payroll Accountant to manage both international and domestic payroll for a diverse workforce. The role requires coordinating with HR, accounting and payroll providers while ensuring compliance and accuracy across timekeeping, deductions, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of payroll and accounting experience and be proficient with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC or ADP platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years payroll and general accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Experience with ADP or Dynamics software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process international and domestic payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Administer deductions, tax codes, garnishments, retirement-plan deductions and time off accruals.
• Record payroll entries and reconcile to the general ledger, including benefits and related liabilities.
• Prepare and review weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports.
• Address employee payroll questions and provide timely support.
• Support audits, compliance and inquiries from government agencies.
• Collaborate with HR, accounting, treasury and payroll providers.
• Improve payroll processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Payroll experience

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

ADP Workforce Now

ADP Celergo

ADP Comprehensive Services

Job description

This position is a permanent, full time opportunity. This person will be required to be onsite 3x a week, Downtown Chicago.

Payroll Accountant

• Process international and domestic payroll for hourly and salaried employees- review time card information, terminations, deductions, employee changes and other input for accuracy and consistency.
• Administer deductions, tax codes, garnishments, retirement-plan deductions, FSA funding and time off accruals.
• Responsible for payroll accounting- journal entries, reconciliation of registers to the general ledger, benefits, insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement and related liability accounts.
• Prepare and review weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year end payroll reports
• Respond to employee payroll questions as needed
• Internal compliance and external audits, government inquires and other ad hoc tasks
• Partner with HR, accounting, treasury, payroll providers and other internal stakeholders
• Improve payroll processes, internal controls, documentation and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Related Degree
• 3-5 years payroll and general accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Celergo, or ADP Comprehensive Services is preferred

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