Accountant – Payroll Accounting

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Payroll Accountant for one of our clients in the nonprofit industry, located in Chicago, IL. The accounting team is currently needing assistance in the interim for one of their employees on maternity leave. The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for payroll reconciliations and quarterly and annual reports. The Payroll Accountant will be brought on a contract basis for 4+ months and would be on a hybrid schedule (2 days in office). Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process.

Payroll Accountant Responsibilities:

• Manage bi-weekly payroll reconciliations and monthly payroll account reconciliations – totaling 15,000 employees
• Support Treasury, HR, and Cash Accounting functions
• Participate with monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP accounting and close operations
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Input and adjust payroll entries and journal entries
• Maintain general ledger accounts and reconcile previous periods
• Research and resolve any incorrect payroll entries
• Work closely with third party payroll provider on any payroll reports and resolve any variances
• Prepare payroll benefits
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist in any other adhoc projects

Payroll Accountant Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related experience
• Lawson experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills are a must have
• Solid understanding of payroll reconciliations
• Team player, reliable, dependable, and deadline driven
• Degree is a plus