Payroll Specialist for Clients | Flexible Schedule

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development & Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer Time & Community Involvement

Job summary

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate to join our Client Accounting Services team in Rapid City, SD and other office locations. You will manage payroll processes for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality client service in a public accounting environment.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, verifying timekeeping, calculating earnings, and preparing year-end documentation while maintaining accuracy and deadlines across various

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience processing payroll.
• Working knowledge with payroll systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collect and verify employee timekeeping and payroll-related information.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and other earnings.
• Ensure accurate payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
• Prepare payroll reports, filings, and year-end documentation (W-2s, 1099s).
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist clients with payroll compliance, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate with clients to address payroll-related questions and provide support.
• Identify and resolve payroll and accounting issues while maintaining high-quality standards.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Payroll systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate to join our Client Accounting Services team in Rapid City, SD and other office locations. You will manage payroll processes for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality client service in a public accounting environment.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, verifying timekeeping, calculating earnings, and preparing year-end documentation while maintaining accuracy and deadlines across various