Payroll & Benefits Accountant

Kansas City International; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Kansas City International is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Payroll & Benefits to manage bi-weekly payroll, benefits administration, and related accounting tasks. This role partners with Finance and HR to ensure accurate financial records and timely payroll processing.

The position supports payroll taxes, benefits enrollment, and month-end closings, requiring attention to detail and confidentiality. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany the role in a collaborative Finance

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Two years of college-level training with accounting coursework may substitute.
• 2 years of relevant payroll and/or accounting experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience with benefits administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records including wages, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Allocate payroll costs across programs and funding sources.
• Prepare payroll reports and tax filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related

2 years payroll/accounting experience

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Kansas City International is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Payroll & Benefits to manage bi-weekly payroll, benefits administration, and related accounting tasks. This role partners with Finance and HR to ensure accurate financial records and timely payroll processing.

The position supports payroll taxes, benefits enrollment, and month-end closings, requiring attention to detail and confidentiality. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany the role in a collaborative Finance