We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Payroll Accountant to join our accounting team. This role is responsible for managing payroll operations across a global workforce and ensuring accurate financial reporting related to payroll activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of payroll processing and accounting expertise, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Details:

Position Title: Payroll Accountant

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Downtown Chicago

Salary: $85-$95k

Worksite Type: Hybrid Schedule

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 600 employees (200 U.S.-based, remainder international)

• Manage timecard collection, review, and processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll

• Handle garnishment processing and ensure compliance with applicable regulations

• Reconcile payroll tax and employee benefit accounts

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations related to payroll accounts

• Manage foreign currency payroll transactions

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and ad hoc financial projects as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and accounting principles

• Previous use of ADP Workforce Now (Payroll) and NetSuite (ERP) is a huge plus

• Experience with international payroll is highly preferred

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Self-starter with a go-getter attitude and the ability to work independently

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.

If you are interested in this role, we want to hear from you! If you are interested in being considered for this role or any other accounting or finance opportunities with LHH Recruitment Solutions, formerly Accounting Principals, please click "apply" below.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance