Payroll Accountant

CFS; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Niles, MI is seeking a Payroll Accountant for 100% onsite work. You will process bi-weekly and monthly payroll, maintain records for audits, and reconcile payroll accounts. Collaboration with HR and accounting is essential to resolve payroll issues.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2–4 years of payroll or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of payroll regulations.

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

Accounting

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Niles, MI (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