Payroll Accountant

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

Job summary

CFS in Goshen, IN is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll, ensure compliance, and support audits. The role offers hands-on responsibility and collaboration with HR and accounting teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 2–4 years payroll or general accounting experience, and strong Excel and payroll systems knowledge. This onsite position pays $68,000–$70,000 annually plus benefits.

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

General accounting

Payroll systems

Tax regulations

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Location: Goshen, IN (100% onsite)

• 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.

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