Senior Accounting Analyst - Payroll

Senior Accounting Analyst - Payroll

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Freeport, IL

Compensation: $27.00 - $31.00 / hour

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in payroll, invoicing and financial reporting? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a dedicated Senior Accounting Analyst to manage payroll functions and financial processes. This could be the perfect fit if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers.

What’s in it for you? Fehr Graham values collaboration, innovation and professional growth. We are committed to helping our employees expand their skill sets and take on new challenges that align with their career goals. You will work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions will make a real impact.

Where you’ll work The position is based in our Freeport, Illinois office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one.

Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do As a Senior Accounting Analyst
, you will play a key role in managing payroll, financial reporting and invoicing for the firm. You’ll report directly to the Accounting Manager to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. You’ll also:

• Manage payroll functions, including timekeeping and third-party payroll processing.
• Maintain and update employee data in the firm’s accounting software.
• Assist with confidential financial information management.
• Support month-end financial reporting.
• Prepare and process invoices.
• Reconcile monthly balance sheets and bank statements.
• Act as a backup for accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and deadlines.
• Communicate financial information clearly and professionally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Uphold Fehr Graham’s Core Values and mission.

What it takes To succeed in this role, you should have an associate degree in bookkeeping or accounting and a minimum of two years of relevant experience in payroll. A big plus would be experience with third-party payroll processing. Educational requirements may be offset by significant experience in similar roles. You should have strong analytical skills, pay attention to detail, and work independently and as part of a team.

Here are other skills that will set you apart:

• Strong numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and coworkers.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Self-starter who can work under general supervision.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
• Willingness to take online accounting and/or payroll courses to enhance skills.

What you’ll get You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401K.
• Profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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