Payroll & GL Accountant — Flexible Schedule

Wight & Company; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is seeking a Payroll Administrator / General Ledger Accountant to support our accounting and finance operations. This role handles payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, 3+ years payroll and accounting experience, knowledge of payroll laws, and proficiency with accounting software. Experience in construction or project-based environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Experience with construction, professional services, or project-based accounting environments a plus

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Payroll Administration: Review timesheets, payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Payroll Administration: Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• General Ledger Accounting: Prepare and post journal entries.
• General Ledger Accounting: Reconcile bank accounts, payroll accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• General Ledger Accounting: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• General Ledger Accounting: Maintain and analyze general ledger activity.
• General Ledger Accounting: Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Accounts & Financial Support: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Accounts & Financial Support: Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Accounts & Financial Support: Assist with special projects and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

General ledger

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Confidentiality

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Job description

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is seeking a Payroll Administrator / General Ledger Accountant to support our accounting and finance operations. This role handles payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, 3+ years payroll and accounting experience, knowledge of payroll laws, and proficiency with accounting software. Experience in construction or project-based environments is a plus.