Payroll Analyst: Timely, Accurate Payroll & Compliance

Illinois Tollway; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Illinois Tollway is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with state guidelines. You will collaborate with the Payroll Manager, Payroll Administrator, and other departments to meet deadlines and maintain internal controls.

You will handle data preparation, audit responses, and support for union contracts, Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending, and Kronos timekeeping, while delivering excellent customer service to internal customers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent accounting experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills; strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls timely based on the Comptroller’s schedule and state guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal departments and the Comptroller’s Office.
• Prepare payroll data as assigned by the Payroll Manager/Administrator.
• Assist in internal and external audits and respond to audit requests.
• Familiarize with union contracts and payroll projects (Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending, Kronos).

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent accounting experience

Tools

Kronos Workforce Timekeeper

Payroll software

Job description

Illinois Tollway is seeking a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with state guidelines. You will collaborate with the Payroll Manager, Payroll Administrator, and other departments to meet deadlines and maintain internal controls.

You will handle data preparation, audit responses, and support for union contracts, Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending, and Kronos timekeeping, while delivering excellent customer service to internal customers.