Job Description

Our client, a mission-driven organization in the non-profit and healthcare sector, is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to join their team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws. The Senior Payroll Accountant will also support the Controller and CFO and assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and payroll system enhancements.

Senior Payroll Accountant Responsibilities:

Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees in compliance with policies and regulations
Verify payroll data, including hours worked, tax information, direct deposits, and pay adjustments
Ensure wage garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings are correctly calculated and submitted
Conduct payroll reconciliations and journal entries for each pay period and month-end close
Manage payroll exceptions, troubleshoot discrepancies, and provide employee assistance
Maintain payroll records, including W-4 forms, timesheets, and audit documentation
Configure UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll system and oversee updates related to tax laws and W-2 changes
Process retro-pay transactions, severance payouts, and death benefits
Work with management to ensure IRS filings (W-2s, quarterly returns) and State of Illinois reports are submitted accurately
Oversee PTO setup and tracking to align with company policies

Senior Payroll Accountant Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
5-10 years of payroll processing experience preferred
Experience in non-profit and/or healthcare industries preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles
Advanced Excel proficiency (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) required
CPA preferred but not required

If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for mission-driven work, we encourage you to apply!

Thank you,

Colin Weber
Project Manager – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment,

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Senior Payroll Accountant Job at LaSalle Network, Chicago, IL

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