Payroll Accountant

CFS; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Mishawaka, IN is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant / Payroll Specialist to own the full payroll function from start to finish. This role emphasizes tax reporting, reconciliations, audits, and month-end close tasks.

You will process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried staff, ensure compliance with federal/state/local regs, prepare GL entries, and support audits; associate/bachelor degree preferred; onsite-only.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience with accounting exposure.
• Experience handling payroll taxes, audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Understanding of payroll-related journal entries and general ledger activity.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for hourly and salaried employees.
• Manage payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Complete payroll account reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Handle quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting, including W-2 processing.
• Support internal and external payroll audits.
• Review and maintain payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and accruals.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with month-end close activities.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and tax-related issues; partner with Accounting and Finance on payroll reporting and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll taxes

GAAP / GL awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Accountant / Payroll Specialist

Location: Mishawaka, IN (100% Onsite)

Salary: $60,000.00 - $69,000.00

Join a Team Where Payroll Is More Than Just Processing Paychecks

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant / Payroll Specialist to own the full payroll function from start to finish. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the accounting and compliance side of payroll and understands that payroll extends far beyond issuing employee pay.

This position requires a professional who can manage payroll operations while also handling tax reporting, reconciliations, audits, journal entries, and month-end responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for hourly and salaried employees
• Manage payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts
• Complete payroll account reconciliations and month-end reporting
• Handle quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting, including W-2 processing
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Review and maintain payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and accruals
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with month-end close activities
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and tax-related issuesPartner with Accounting and Finance on payroll reporting and compliance initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience with strong exposure to accounting functions
• Experience handling payroll taxes, audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Understanding of payroll-related journal entries and general ledger activity
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Preferred Experience

• Multi-state payroll
• Month-end close support
• Payroll tax filings and compliance reporting
• Audit preparation and response
• General ledger reconciliations
• Payroll accounting and accruals

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys the back-office accounting side of payroll, including taxes, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance. The organization is seeking someone who understands the full payroll cycle and can serve as a subject matter expert beyond simply processing payroll.

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