Payroll Clerk

Our Client, a American Network Infrastructure Provider company, is looking for a Payroll Clerk 3 for their Springfield, IL location.

• The main function of a Payroll Clerk is to compile and post employee time and payroll data.
• May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission
• May compute and post wages and deductions
• May prepare paychecks.
• Responsible for processing and reviewing multi-state payrolls to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and government regulations.
• Ensures employees have proper tax jurisdiction setup and required forms.
• Analyze and remit benefit deductions.
• Assists in preparing input for special payments.
• Works closely with management on issues and projects as assigned.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of assigned multi-state payrolls including processing payments for bonuses, commissions, short term disability, new hires, termination payouts, 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 an 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 on payroll system conversions and upgrade project teams
• Assist with year-end processes and W-2 distribution

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in accounting or related financial discipline preferred.
• 5-7 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent:
• Associate’s in related curriculum such as
• Bachelor’s in related curriculum such as Accounting/Finance
• Master’s in related curriculum such
• Minimum of 2 years payroll or accounting experience required
• Experience processing multi-state payrolls and knowledge of taxes and payroll related benefits (i.e. 401k, HSA, FSA, etc) preferred
• Prior experience with SAP, UKG, and Kronos systems preferred
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be well organized, able to work under time constraints, and be able to multi task
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must have strong ethics and a commitment to continually preserving the integrity and security of employee data

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.