Payroll/Accounting Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a company near Waukegan with a search for a Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist. This role in onsite and direct hire/permanent. The company has retirements coming up and looking for someone that wants to be part of a team environment in a role that can evolve.

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Key ResponsibilitiesPayrollReview and enter data for payroll processingEnter and validate payroll data for accuracyManage payroll taxesPrepare union and payroll reportsProcess new hire informationSupport monthly payroll auditsInvestigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
Accounts PayableProcess invoices received electronicallyTrack vendor statementsCoordinate invoice approvals and codingCheck runsHandle employee expenses and process for payment
HR SupportAssist with employee onboardingSupport benefits administration and annual renewalsProvide general HR-related administrative assistance
BenefitsPotential annual bonus/profit sharingMedical, dental, life insurance401(k) with company match15 days PTO (prorated first year)
Salary: $55K-$60K
Required:Strong payroll experience is requiredComfortable working with Excel formulas and look upsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to research and resolve discrepancies independentlyDetail-oriented and process-drivenUnion payroll experience is a plusOpen to identifying process improvements xzbcwsv and efficiencies
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