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Payroll Specialist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Prairie Consulting Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Payroll, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Contractor to support our client's day-to-day US payroll operations.

Responsibilities
  • Process end-to-end US payroll, including quarterly and year-end activities
  • Review payroll adjustments for accuracy, authorization, and compliance
  • Research and resolve complex payroll, tax, ACH, and reporting issues
  • Respond to payroll inquiries and explain pay, adjustments, and tax impacts
  • Provide backup support and perform second-level payroll reviews
  • Partner with vendors and support payroll system updates/testing (e.g., Workday)
  • Monitor regulatory changes and support payroll process improvements
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of payroll experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
  • Experience with payroll production, reconciliations, garnishments, and tax filings - MUST HAVE
  • Solid understanding of payroll accounting and employment taxes
  • Workday payroll system experience - MUST HAVE
  • International payroll exposure a plus
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
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