Payroll Processor

KPM CPAs, PC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is seeking a Payroll Processor to join our Springfield, MO team. You will manage payroll processing for multiple outsourced clients, ensuring accuracy and timely completion while delivering exceptional client service.

Key responsibilities include onboarding new hires for client employees, supporting timekeeping systems, processing 401(k) contributions, maintaining payroll records, and reconciling payroll taxes. A minimum of 3 years in payroll and bookkeeping is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years payroll and bookkeeping experience.
• High school graduate; college degree in related field preferred.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for multiple outsourced payroll clients, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client payroll inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Coordinate and manage new hire onboarding activities for client employees.
• Provide support for timekeeping systems, including troubleshooting and employee assistance.
• Process and upload 401(k) contribution files and other retirement plan information.
• Update employee payroll deductions related to benefits, including annual open enrollment changes.
• Track and maintain employee PTO, vacation, sick leave, and other accrual balances.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Reconcile and file quarterly payroll tax reports.
• Assist with payroll journal entries, basic QBO knowledge.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Excel

HRIS

Confidentiality

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

QBO

HRIS

Job description

KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is seeking a Payroll Processor to join our team. At KPM, we understand how much work affects your life. That’s why we’re dedicated to making KPM one of the best places to work. We recognize our professionals are at their best when provided with the opportunity to experience a full family and personal life and a challenging and rewarding career with growth potential. KPM provides a range of professional development opportunities and makes mentorship a focus. We also provide a competitive salary and benefits package. See what makes us different. A career at KPM simply adds up.

Job Duties May Include

• Manage payroll processing for multiple outsourced payroll clients, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client payroll inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
• Coordinate and manage new hire onboarding activities for client employees.
• Provide support for timekeeping systems, including troubleshooting and employee assistance.
• Process and upload 401(k) contribution files and other retirement plan information.
• Update employee payroll deductions related to benefits, including annual open enrollment changes.
• Track and maintain employee paid time off (PTO), vacation, sick leave, and other accrual balances.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Reconcile and file quarterly payroll tax reports.
• Assist with payroll journal entries, basic QBO knowledge.
• Assist with other payroll and client service responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years payroll & bookkeeping experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent, college degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Experience providing exceptional customer service to clients, including responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a professional and timely manner.

Required Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel. Experience with HRIS systems & administration.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work as a team player in a deadline driven environment.
• Attention to detail.

About KPM

Since 1966, KPM has served a variety of industries and clientele, providing accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services to help clients prosper. KPM is the largest locally owned accounting firm in Southwest Missouri and was recently again ranked one of the top 20 firms in the Midwest by Accounting Today in addition to being a top 300 firm nationwide by INSIDE Public Accounting. The firm also is a member of The Leading Edge Alliance and has office locations in Springfield and Branson.

KPM is an equal opportunity employer and employer decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or creed, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To learn more about KPM, visit kpmcpa.com.