Payroll & Benefits Accounting Specialist

Recruitology; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance/STD/LTD

403b retirement plan with 9.7% company

Section 125 Cafeteria plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Recruitology is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Payroll & Benefits to join our Finance team in Kansas City, MO. This role will manage biweekly payroll, administer employee benefits, and support related accounting tasks across departments.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain accurate records, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with month-end close and reporting. The position demands attention to detail andcommitment to data security.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with accounting/finance coursework.
• Two years of college-level training with accounting courses acceptable.
• Two years payroll/accounting experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience with benefits administration preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Administer employee benefits programs and open enrollment.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits accounts with general ledger.
• Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Maintain records for audits and compliance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll accounting

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Course work in accounting

Tools

Payroll system

General ledger software

Job description

Recruitology is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Payroll & Benefits to join our Finance team in Kansas City, MO. This role will manage biweekly payroll, administer employee benefits, and support related accounting tasks across departments.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain accurate records, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with month-end close and reporting. The position demands attention to detail andcommitment to data security.