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Payroll Administrator​/General Ledger Accountant

Job in Darien, DuPage County, Illinois, 60561, USA
Listing for: Wight & Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Payroll, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk / General Ledger Accountant to support our accounting and finance operations. This position is responsible for accurate payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and committed to accuracy and confidentiality. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Payroll Administration
  • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
  • Review timesheets, payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax with holdings.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, payroll accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Maintain and analyze general ledger activity.
  • Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation.
  • Accounts & Financial Support
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
  • Assist with special projects and continuous process improvements.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
  • Working knowledge of payroll laws and accounting principles.
  • Experience with accounting software and payroll systems.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Experience with construction, professional services, or project-based accounting environments a plus.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at  and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative. #LI-NS1
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