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Payroll Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: LHH Recruitment Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Payroll, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This position is a permanent, full time opportunity. This person will be required to be onsite 3x a week, Downtown Chicago.

Payroll Accountant
  • Process international and domestic payroll for hourly and salaried employees- review time card information, terminations, deductions, employee changes and other input for accuracy and consistency.
  • Administer deductions, tax codes, garnishments, retirement-plan deductions, FSA funding and time off accruals.
  • Responsible for payroll accounting- journal entries, reconciliation of registers to the general ledger, benefits, insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement and related liability accounts.
  • Prepare and review weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year end payroll reports
  • Respond to employee payroll questions as needed
  • Internal compliance and external audits, government inquires and other ad hoc tasks
  • Partner with HR, accounting, treasury, payroll providers and other internal stakeholders
  • Improve payroll processes, internal controls, documentation and reporting.
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Related Degree
  • 3-5 years payroll and general accounting experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Celergo, or ADP Comprehensive Services is preferred

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