Payroll Accountant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

4 weeks PTO

15% retirement contribution

Collaborative team environment

Stable organization

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Springfield, IL is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. You will manage full-cycle payroll, ensure accuracy, and handle payroll accounting, reporting, and compliance.

The role offers a strong benefits package, including retirement contributions and health insurance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in payroll/accounting and a solid working knowledge of payroll systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of payroll or accounting experience.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for employees.
• Review payroll information for accuracy before processing.
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, benefits, and allocations.
• Calculate and process payroll deductions and benefit contributions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries to the GL.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Support payroll, benefits, and financial audits.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain data accuracy.
• Respond to employee payroll questions promptly.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Payroll taxes & compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Accountant

Location: Springfield, IL
Salary: $55,000-$60,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Payroll Accountant in Springfield, IL for a well-established, mission-driven organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll or accounting professional to join a collaborative finance team and play an important role in accurate payroll processing, payroll accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.

Compensation and Benefits

• $55,000-$60,000 annual salary
• 15% employer retirement contribution
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Stable, established organization

Payroll Accountant Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for employees
• Review payroll information for accuracy before processing
• Maintain payroll records, employee deductions, benefits, and payroll allocations
• Calculate and process payroll deductions and benefit contributions
• Ensure payroll processing complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to the general ledger
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting close procedures
• Support payroll, benefits, and financial audits
• Prepare payroll-related reports and documentation
• Work closely with Human Resources and the Finance team to maintain accurate employee and payroll data
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner

Payroll Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of payroll, payroll accounting, or accounting experience
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing preferred
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Why Apply?

This Payroll Accountant position offers an opportunity to build a long-term career while gaining experience in payroll processing, payroll accounting, payroll compliance, general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The organization offers a strong compensation and benefits package along with a supportive team environment.

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