Payroll Accountant

Robert Half • Elgin, IL • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to oversee all aspects of payroll operations for a dynamic service-oriented company in Elgin, Illinois. This role involves managing payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliation for a workforce that spans multiple divisions, including union employees. As this is a long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll functions while also supporting accounts receivable efforts.

Responsibilities:

Process weekly payroll cycles across multiple divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Utilize Paylocity to manage the entire payroll cycle, including audits, reporting, and system updates.

Review pay rates, deductions, and benefits, particularly for union employees, to ensure accurate calculations.

Prepare and submit payroll-related reports in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Perform account reconciliations related to payroll and maintain accurate financial records.

Ensure automated timecard processing is functioning correctly and resolve discrepancies.

Collaborate with internal corporate and field teams to optimize payroll operations.

Assist the accounts receivable collections team on an as-needed basis.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant payroll laws and compliance requirements. Requirements - Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and union employees. - Proficiency in using Paylocity for payroll management and reporting. - Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements. - Experience with account reconciliations and financial recordkeeping. - Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support accounts receivable functions. - Familiarity with handling union payroll deductions and benefits. - Must have prior experience in detail-oriented payroll tasks; recent graduates will not be considered. - Solid understanding of multi-state payroll and payroll tax reporting.

The salary range for this position is $28/hour to $33/hr. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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