Senior Payroll Accountant - Remote, Tax & GL Insights

Carle; Champaign (IL); Remote; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Senior Payroll Accountant/Analyst to support the Payroll Manager by handling a range of accounting, reporting, and analytical tasks within payroll. You will reconcile liability accounts, ensure tax filings for remote and out‑of‑state employees, and assist with year‑end activities and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating payroll tax returns for not-for-profit entities, maintaining data integrity for accurate financial results, and supporting Kronos and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Experience in accounting or payroll is preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll tax compliance and regulatory reporting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll liability accounts and post GL adjustments.
• Handle payroll for remote and out-of-state employees including tax filings and registrations.
• Prepare and file state tax returns and payments as required.
• Analyze payroll data for regulatory, legal and HR reporting purposes.
• Assist in year-end payroll activities and provide backup for critical payroll processes.
• Coordinate payroll tax returns for not-for-profit organizations and related entities.
• Maintain payroll data integrity for accurate financial reporting.
• Support Kronos and Lawson HR system setup for new jurisdictions and cost centers.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Kronos

Lawson HR

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Senior Payroll Accountant/Analyst to support the Payroll Manager by handling a range of accounting, reporting, and analytical tasks within payroll. You will reconcile liability accounts, ensure tax filings for remote and out‑of‑state employees, and assist with year‑end activities and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating payroll tax returns for not-for-profit entities, maintaining data integrity for accurate financial results, and supporting Kronos and