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Payroll Administrator
Company | Jet Support Services |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $62000 – $65000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
- ADP Workforce Now experience nice to have.
- Two to five years’ experience in payroll.
- Familiarity with multi-state or global payroll systems.
- Experience with payroll tax filings, compliance, and year-end reporting (e.g., W-2, 1099).
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with employees, management, and vendors.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process payroll for employees on a weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly basis.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, country and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Calculate and withhold proper taxes, benefits, and deductions.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual returns (e.g., W-2s, 1099s).
- Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and ensure compliance.
- Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies.
- Ensure the timely distribution of payments.
- Generate payroll-related reports for management, such as headcount, payroll expenses, or tax contributions.
- Assist with external audits, including 401k, workers compensation and financial statement, by providing necessary payroll documentation.
- Manage payroll software systems and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Collaborate with IT or vendors for software updates and maintenance.
- Handle sensitive employee information with strict confidentiality.
- Ensure payroll data is securely stored and protected against unauthorized access.
- Support accounting teams with payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
- Manage timekeeping systems to ensure accurate tracking of hours worked, overtime, and leave balances.
- Review and respond to notices received in the mail.
Preferred Qualifications
- ADP Workforce Now experience nice to have.