Payroll Accountant

CFS; Edwardsburg (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking aPayroll Accountant to manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing for all staff in Edwardsburg, MI. This onsite role involves maintaining precise payroll records and ensuring audit-ready documentation.

You will reconcile payroll accounts, assist with general ledger entries, and prepare payroll tax reports to ensure timely payments. Collaboration with HR and accounting teams is essential for resolving payroll‑related issues and supporting close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in payroll accounting or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, tax regulations, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation for audits and reporting.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with general ledger entries related to payroll.
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to resolve payroll‑related issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location:

Edwardsburg, MI (100% onsite)

About The Company And Opportunity

• Our client is a stable and respected organization with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance in financial operations.
• This role offers hands‑on responsibility for payroll processing and related accounting functions, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.
• Employees enjoy a detail-oriented and collaborative environment with support from experienced finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi‑weekly and monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation for audits and reporting.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with general ledger entries related to payroll.
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to resolve payroll‑related issues.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes related to payroll.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in payroll accounting or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, tax regulations, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Salary

$68,000 – $70,000 depending on experience

Note: This role is 100% onsite