Payroll Specialist
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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At a glance
Job overview
Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist will assist with full payroll cycle processing, prepare regular reports, manage state tax and insurance reporting, partner with tax and accounting teams, provide information to vendors and auditors, answer employee questions, and maintain payroll files for a hybrid role in Palatine, IL.
Key focus areas include Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation., Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime., and Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing..
Important skills include Full-Cycle Payroll Processing, Payroll Practices For 101-500 Employees, Payroll Deductions Administration, Garnishment Administration, Payroll Reports Preparation, and Review Figures For Accuracy And Completeness.
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Full job description
Description
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].
Job Description:
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Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.
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Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime
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Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.
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Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting
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Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams
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Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues
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Maintain employee payroll files
Requirements
Job Requirements:
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Experience processing full-cycle payroll from data entry through final review and reconciliation.
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Working knowledge of payroll practices for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
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Familiarity with payroll deductions and garnishment administration.
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Ability to prepare payroll reports and review figures for accuracy and completeness.
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Understanding of payroll tax and compliance requirements, including state-related reporting.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential employee information responsibly.
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Effective communication skills for supporting employees, managers, and cross-functional internal teams.
To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].
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