Payroll Staff Accountant

Position Overview

This position plays a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid correctly and the company is compliant with payroll and tax regulations. The primarily responsible of this position is to manage and process payroll, taxes, W2s, and with holdings for all employees. Someone in this role must love challenges, working with numbers, and possess a high-level of attention-to-detail, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.

• Medical, dental, vision and other insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefits including long-term disability, critical care, and accident insurance available
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Prepares and processes weekly and bi-weekly payroll information
• Reconciles payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Manages 401k & HSA with holdings with third-party administrator
• Prepares and distributes payroll reports as appropriate
• Compiles information for applicable auditors as necessary
• Assists management with payroll projections for annual budgeting purposes
• Prepares Sales and Use Tax filings
• Processes and initiates payments to independent contractors via ACH transactions
• Performs all duties associated with year-end Form 1099 compliance and filings
• Performs general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence, such as responding to employee payroll inquiries

• Payroll experience is required
• Finance, Accounting or Business Bachelor's Degree is a plus; preferred applicants have a combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail
• Strong strategic planning and time management skills
• Works well under pressure and with a sense of urgency
• Proficient in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Quick Books and/or other bookkeeping systems
• Thorough knowledge and applicability of general accounting; including, theory, payroll, and tax compliance

WeConnect Global is the parent company to a group of specialized organizations in fiber engineering, construction, splicing, and testing across the country. We are dedicated to building strong connections and delivering world‑class technology solutions for our customers. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, we take pride in our deep community roots, culture of innovation, and unwavering commitment to both our customers and employees.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in Payroll & other Accounting tasks to join our team and contribute to key financial initiatives across the organization and the companies we support.

WeConnect Global, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening process.

$60,000-$70,000 annually based on experience