Payroll Accountant

CFS; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role offers hands-on responsibility for payroll processing, reconciliation, and collaboration with HR and accounting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of payroll or general accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

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.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• 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 software

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Payroll regulations

Education

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

Tools

Payroll tax software

General ledger software

Job description

• 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.

Location

Elkahrt, IN (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