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Payroll Specialist

EisnerAmper
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind.

You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are seeking a candidate to join the payroll team as a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist will have Workday payroll experience and serve as the specialist for the semi-monthly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls.

This role will also assist with data integrity through pre and post payroll production reporting, input reconciliations, employment verifications and other administrative tasks.

The Payroll Specialist must work collaboratively with all departments.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of payroll administration experience, Workday Payroll experience and excellent customer service skills.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper :

You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work / life balance

You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards

We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts

What Work You Will be Responsible For :

Support the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution and reconciliation of payroll.

Assist colleagues with accessing withholding elections, tax elections, pay slips, and year-end documents within Workday.

Provide guidance and assistance to resolve employee inquiries related to payroll.

Supports the payroll department's inbox both accurately and timely.

Timely process and maintain records for garnishments, levies, and lock-in letters in Workday.

Process on-demands, direct deposit reversals, stop payments, and stale dated checks.

Maintain accurate payroll records.

Work effectively with our third-party service providers to identify and resolve issues timely.

Assist in all year-end reconciliation tasks and preparation of annual documents.

Projects and other tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Associate's degree or equivalent payroll experience.

2 - 5+ years of experience in payroll processing or related role.

1+ years of experience in Workday is required.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications :

Strong understanding of payroll practices, regulations, and tax laws.

Highly accountable, team player with positive attitude.

Exceptional customer service to all colleagues with great communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite : Outlook, Teams, and Excel strongly preferred.

Systems knowledge : Workday - Payroll

We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.

As such, EisnerAmper is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About our Finance Team :

The EisnerAmper Finance Group's mission is to "be the best" by providing fast and accurate financial data and insights to support business decisions at every level of the firm.

By exercising a genuine care for our colleagues and clients, we can be the best partners, innovators and versions of ourselves.

Between our strategic curiosity, creative mindsets and deep understanding of every aspect of the business, we examine finances in a different way than your average team.

We see success by encouraging, creating and presenting disruptive new ideas that challenge the status quo and seeing them through completion.

Whether it's rethinking an old process, implementing automation or creating new models, all EisnerAmper Finance colleagues play a direct role in both the client and firm's growth.

Because we function in a cohesive culture that is based on trust and accountability, we can not only identify ways for growth as a department but also as individuals, while earning lasting visibility for our accomplishments.

About EisnerAmper :

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world.

We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries.

We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email : [email protected]

Preferred Location : Iselin

Iselin

For NYC and California, the expected salary range for this position is between

52167

78249.6

The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences.The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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