Accounting Clerk; Onsite

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Net Source, Inc., is seeking a contract payroll specialist for a 6‑month onsite position in Lisle, IL.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Minimum required: 2 years of payroll or accounting experience.
• Experience processing multi‑state payrolls and knowledge of taxes and payroll‑related benefits (401k, HSA, FSA, etc.) preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP, UKG, and Kronos systems preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, comfortable using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized, able to work under time constraints, and able to multitask.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong ethics and commitment to preserving employee data integrity and security.

• Responsible for accurate and timely processing of assigned multi‑state payrolls, including payments for bonuses, commissions, short‑term disability, new hires, terminations, pay increases, and transfers.
• Assist with reviewing payrolls; identify errors and/or discrepancies and work with payroll coordinators to rectify.
• Prepare payroll import files for additional pays, bonuses, commissions, awards, etc.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with HR, supervisors and managers.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll related data to meet deadlines.
• Reconcile, balance and submit wire request for payroll/benefits funding.
• Assist with audits by collecting backup for selected samples.
• Prepare ad hoc reports on payroll related items and perform analysis of data as assigned or requested by management.
• Assist with payroll tax related inquiries and resolutions as requested by management.
• Provide ongoing assistance to users of payroll systems.
• Participate in payroll system conversions and upgrade project teams.
• Assist with year‑end processes and W‑2 distribution.

Candidates must provide their phone number. Job Reference number A5135.

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Software Development