Payroll Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Payroll Accountant in La Porte, IN for on-site employment. You will manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll, maintain records for audits, reconcile payroll accounts, and support month-end close.

Collaborate with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll issues and ensure timely tax filings. Minimum 2–4 years in payroll accounting or general accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and proficiency with Excel and payroll software are required.

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 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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Accountant

Location: LaPorte, 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