Payroll Accountant

Stryker Corporation; Springfield (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 15%

Comprehensive health insurance

4 weeks of paid time off

Supportive and collaborative work env.

Stable, established organization

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Springfield, IL is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. You will handle full-cycle payroll processing, payroll accounting, and related financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of payroll or accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll, payroll accounting, or accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time for employees.
• Review payroll information for accuracy before processing.
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, benefits, and allocations.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Located in Springfield, IL

Salary: $55,000-$60,000 per year

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.

The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing while also supporting general accounting functions, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, audits, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable handling confidential employee and payroll information.

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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Express Office: Springfield

3000 Professional Drive

Springfield, IL 62703