Payroll Specialist

Dkarndtcpa; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

A payroll services company in Iowa is seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for processing payroll for multiple clients and ensuring compliance with all payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in payroll processing and possess strong organizational skills. Key responsibilities include payroll processing, maintaining tax filings, and helping with client transitions. This role offers a hybrid work model and includes benefits such as health and life insurance, retirement plans, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5 years of payroll processing experience preferred, 2 years required.
• Experience with payroll software packages like QuickBooks is a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy necessary.
• Strong organizational skills and high accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple clients accurately.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
• Handle payroll system setup and client transitions.
• Set up payroll systems and assist client transitions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
• Perform bookkeeping duties including sales tax filings.
• Support tax and administrative teams as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Working knowledge of payroll tax filings

Experience with payroll software

Strong organizational and time management skills

High level of accuracy

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving mindset

Commitment to confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks

Accounting CS

Adobe tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for multiple clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Core Experience & Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience (5 years preferred, 2 years required)
• Working knowledge of payroll tax filings and compliance matters
• Experience with payroll software (QuickBooks and/or Accounting CS is a bonus)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with Adobe tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving mindset
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple clients
• Ensure timely and accurate federal and state payroll tax filings
• Maintain payroll records
• Respond to payroll notices and assist with agency correspondence
• Payroll system set up; assist with client transitions
• Understand and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Bookkeeping duties including sales tax filings
• Support tax team and administrative team as needed

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• PTO / Vacation

Compensation

Based on experience

Work Style

Hybrid

How to Apply

Send your cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to:

Tip: include “Payroll Specialist” in the subject line.

Note: This role involves handling sensitive employee and client data. Professionalism and confidentiality are essential.

Equal opportunity employer. Please email for details and next steps.

Other ways to apply:

D.K. Arndt, P.C.
Employment Opportunities
116 East I Street
Forest City, IA 50436