Payroll Specialist

Stetzer Accounting; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stetzer Accounting seeks a payroll professional to process client payroll accurately and on schedule. You will enter and verify payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure correct wages, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.

Maintain confidential records and support tax filings and sales tax compliance across multiple states. Responsibilities include year-end reporting, W-2 prep, and staying current with payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience is a plus, but not required—we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with payroll software such as QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule and arrive on time.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for multiple clients.
• Enter and verify employee payroll information using payroll software.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and payroll-related reports.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding payroll questions and employee information.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll reporting, including W-2 preparation.
• Stay up to date on payroll regulations and company procedures.
• Calculate, process, and file sales tax returns within multiple States.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Payroll software

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Position Type

Flexible, Full-time, with overtime required as necessary

Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and on schedule for multiple clients.

Enter and verify employee payroll information using payroll software.

Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.

Assist with payroll tax filings and payroll-related reports.

Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.

Communicate professionally with clients regarding payroll questions and

employee information.

Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll reporting, including W-2 preparation.

Stay up to date on payroll regulations and company procedures.

Calculate, process, and file sales tax returns within multiple States.

Qualifications

Payroll experience is a plus, but not required—we are willing to train the right

candidate.

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related

field is preferred but not required.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Experience with payroll software such as QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks

Online.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Reliable transportation.

Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule and arrive on time.

What We Offer

A supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in payroll and accounting.

A professional workplace that values integrity, accuracy, and exceptional client