Payroll Accountant

CFS; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time position

Onsite work

Career growth

Job summary

CFS in La Porte, IN is hiring a Payroll Accountant to join a growing finance team. You will process payroll for hourly and salaried staff, maintain payroll records, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

This full-time, on-site role offers a stable schedule and opportunities to expand payroll and accounting expertise within a supportive finance group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, taxes, and general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Reconcile payroll transactions and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Manage payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.
• Assist with month-end close activities and payroll account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

General ledger accounting

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Location: La Porte, IN

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 100% Onsite

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll-related accounting records, reconciling payroll accounts, and ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate enjoys working with both payroll and accounting functions and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of $60,000-$75,000
• Stable, full-time position with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Collaborative and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to expand both payroll and accounting expertise
• Established organization with long-term career growth potential

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Reconcile payroll transactions and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Manage payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.
• Assist with month-end close activities and payroll account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in payroll software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.