Payroll Accountant in Des Plaines, Illinois

Payroll Accountant

We are seeking a Payroll Accountant with at least three years of payroll and accounting experience for a position with a reputable organization located in the Chicago Loop/Downtown Chicago area. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll, preparing payroll-related accounting entries, and utilizing ADP Workforce Now.

Position Type:
Temp to Hire

Contract Rate: $30-$33/hr.

Perm Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Worksite Type:
Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Payroll Accountant Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll for employees
• Calculate and reconcile employee federal and state income taxes, Social Security taxes, unemployment taxes, and workers' compensation payments
• Prepare and process employee payroll deductions and adjustments
• Manage wage garnishments and other payroll-related with holdings
• Review and reconcile payroll data from timesheets and attendance systems
• Maintain PTO, vacation, sick leave, and other employee leave balances within the payroll system
• Prepare payroll reimbursement requests and related documentation
• Record monthly payroll journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review, analyze, and verify payroll reports for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and supporting schedules
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and analysis
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as requested by management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of payroll and/or payroll accounting experience
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and account reconciliations
• Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now required
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• High degree of professionalism and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis)

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act;
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance;
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers;
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.