Payroll Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Edwardsburg (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Accountant for Edwardsburg, MI, onsite. The role covers bi-weekly and monthly payroll, records maintenance, and payroll-related GL entries.

You will collaborate with HR and finance to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 2–4 years of payroll or general accounting experience, with strong Excel and payroll software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2–4 years of payroll accounting or general accounting experience.
• Strong payroll systems knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Proficiency with Excel and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and audit documentation.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist GL entries.
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting to resolve payroll issues.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll close.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Payroll accounting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Accountant

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