Payroll Accountant

This position is a permanent, full time opportunity. This person will be required to be onsite 3x a week, Downtown Chicago.Payroll AccountantProcess international and domestic payroll for hourly and salaried employees- review time card information, terminations, deductions, employee changes and other input for accuracy and consistency.Administer deductions, tax codes, garnishments, retirement-plan deductions, FSA funding and time off accruals.Responsible for payroll accounting- journal entries, reconciliation of registers to the general ledger, benefits, insurance, vacation, sick leave, retirement and related liability accounts.Prepare and review weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year end payroll reportsRespond to employee payroll questions as neededInternal compliance and external audits, government inquires and other ad hoc tasksPartner with HR, accounting, treasury, payroll providers and other internal stakeholdersImprove payroll processes, internal controls, documentation and reporting.RequirementsBachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Related Degree3-5 years payroll and general accounting experienceExperience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Celergo, or ADP Comprehensive Services is preferredEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance