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Payroll Specialist

Northbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality while supporting employee inquiries related to compensation. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to contribute to smooth payroll operations and compliance with all relevant regulations. Responsibilities: • Verify employee timesheets to ensure accurate documentation of hours worked. • Enter payroll data into spreadsheets and databases with precision and attention to detail. • Manage direct deposit requests, update banking information, and ensure timely payment processing. • Process paper checks and ensure proper documentation and signatures are completed before distribution. • Adjust payroll for bonuses, raises, commissions, and other compensation changes with accurate calculations. • Handle wage garnishments, ensuring deductions comply with legal requirements. • Maintain payroll records, including tax withholdings, employee benefits, and garnishments, ensuring compliance. • Generate and deliver payroll reports for management and internal departments, supporting audits and accounting functions. • Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, deductions, and related matters with professionalism. • Uphold confidentiality and compliance standards when managing sensitive payroll information.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. The best way to beat the cold is in a new role that pays more! Key Responsibilities: o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.o Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.o Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.o Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.o Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.o Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.o Set up payroll in new states, if required.o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.o Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.o Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.o Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.o Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.o Support audits and special projects as needed.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
Our client is undergoing a major payroll transformation and is seeking a highly analytical, self-sufficient payroll professional to help stabilize and improve U.S. payroll operations. This is a critical hire for a team in transition, with an immediate need for someone who can step in, assess current processes, and drive payroll accuracy and compliance with minimal training.This is not a payroll data entry role. The ideal candidate will bring recent, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN), strong systems aptitude, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to identify issues, improve workflows, and support a broader payroll modernization effort. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support and help streamline U.S. payroll operations during a period of transition</li><li>Ensure payroll processes align with tax compliance requirements and payroll regulations</li><li>Partner on payroll remediation efforts tied to audit findings, tax notices, and compliance gaps</li><li>Work across payroll systems including ADP Workforce Now, UKG, SAP, and SAP SuccessFactors</li><li>Analyze payroll data for accuracy, trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities</li><li>Use advanced Excel functions to transform, validate, and reconcile payroll data</li><li>Support union payroll considerations and multi-state payroll compliance</li><li>Quickly learn new systems and adapt to changing processes and priorities</li><li>Help create structure and stability within a team that is evolving rapidly</li></ul>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a restaurant and catering organization in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage high-volume processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and contribute to project-based payroll activities. The role calls for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and delivering reliable payroll support for a large employee population. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for a large workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states while following applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements. • Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, researching and resolving discrepancies before final submission. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and maintain payroll records and reporting information. • Support payroll-related project work, including implementation tasks and process coordination as needed. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide timely resolution. • Maintain organized payroll documentation and assist with audits, reconciliations, and reporting requests.
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Gilberts, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Spanish Bilingual Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a growing organization in Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing reporting, data collection, and payroll-related coordination across multiple states. The role focuses on strengthening payroll administration through accurate information handling, system updates, and dependable support for the broader payroll function. Responsibilities:• Gather, review, and organize payroll-related data to help ensure timely and accurate payroll support activities.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, analyze payroll information, and provide clear documentation for internal stakeholders.• Assist the payroll team by maintaining employee pay records and supporting administrative tasks tied to payroll operations rather than directly running payroll cycles.• Work with payroll information spanning multiple states and help verify compliance with applicable pay practices and reporting needs.• Enter and reconcile payroll-related data across two systems, maintaining consistency and accuracy in a dual-entry environment.• Investigate discrepancies in payroll records, follow up on missing information, and help resolve data issues efficiently.• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to collect required information and support smooth payroll administration.• Maintain organized records and contribute to process accuracy through careful tracking, auditing, and documentation of payroll data.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities· Calculating commission payments· Efficiently perform all necessary functions to process in-house payroll in a timely fashion. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for all employees, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings· Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies· Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures· Resolve payroll issues· Uphold payroll policies to staff· Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting· Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Homer Glen, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll operations and employee benefits administration for a manufacturing organization in Lockport, Illinois. This position plays a central role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while also helping maintain a smooth and compliant benefits experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and the ability to manage sensitive employee data with care and accuracy. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution for employees.• Update and review payroll records related to hiring activity, separations, compensation adjustments, tax elections, garnishments, and benefit deductions.• Examine timekeeping information before each payroll cycle and resolve inconsistencies to maintain accurate wage payments.• Investigate payroll variances, answer employee questions, and correct issues related to pay, deductions, and withholdings.• Produce payroll reports that summarize earnings, deductions, accruals, and labor-related data for internal review and reporting needs.• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including audits, reconciliations, and year-end tax document preparation.• Maintain payroll practices in alignment with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.• Oversee benefit administration for programs such as medical, dental, vision, retirement-related offerings, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee leave plans.• Coordinate benefit enrollment changes, support employee questions regarding coverage, and help ensure accurate deductions and eligibility tracking. Salary-$60,000 - $75,000Benefits Include Medical, dental, vision, FSA, Life and disability insurance, Leave programs (FMLA, ADA)
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Wood Dale, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll and benefit operations for a high-volume workforce in Illinois. This contract to hire position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage complex weekly and bi-weekly payroll activities, support employee benefits administration, and serve a manufacturing organization with accuracy and responsiveness. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of large-scale payroll processing and is comfortable working with UKG Pro in a fast-paced environment. MUST be bilingual in Spanish and English. Responsibilities:• Direct the complete payroll cycle for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across each pay period.• Administer payroll activities spanning multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.• Handle daily payroll operations, including review of earnings, deductions, adjustments, and resolution of payroll discrepancies.• Partner with internal teams to provide support related to employee benefits, deductions, and payroll-related inquiries.• Assist HR in conducting the annual 401(k) audit and Form 5500 preparation. • Use UKG Pro and related payroll tools to maintain records, validate data, and improve efficiency in payroll administration.• Monitor payroll controls and documentation to support audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and policy adherence.• Collaborate with HR and management in a manufacturing setting to address workforce changes that affect payroll processing.• Communicate clearly with Spanish-speaking and English-speaking employees regarding payroll questions, policies, and issue resolution.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 72000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $72,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process accounts payable invoices (PO & NON-PO) in accordance with policies, procedures, and SOX compliance. Investigate and resolve problems associated with the processing of invoices. Identify and prioritize processing of invoices earning vendor discounts.</li><li>Perform daily reconciliation of freight and contract shop invoices imported into AP’s system from different ERP systems. Process invoices from the error log created by AP’s scanning software. Perform vendor statement reconciliations. Perform periodic analysis of duplicate, open, and unpaid invoices.</li><li>Process and complete all scheduled payment runs. Coordinate payment activities with Treasury, according to the prescribed process, including resolving payment issues. Analyze the payment proposal to ensure electronic methods are maximized. Ensure remittance information is accurate, including routing and account information for electronic payments.</li><li>Special projects</li><li>Maintain all aspects of the vendor master files. This includes set-up, changes, and deactivations of vendors. Assist with monthly reporting and audits. Perform monthly vendor master change review. Lead efforts in resolving IRS B-notices and perform backup withholding where applicable.</li></ul>Typical Decisions<ul><li>Determine which inquiries are beyond the scope of the Accounts Payable position and direct them to the appropriate department.</li><li>Ensure invoices have the appropriate approvals and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate invoice resolution of PO invoices with the appropriate individual to correct any quantity, pricing, or goods receipt issues.</li><li>Verify all payments are complete and accurate.</li><li>Determine which vendors are more suitable for the virtual credit card program versus ACH/EFT.</li><li>Identifying & prioritizing invoice processing for earning maximum discounts.</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Wood Dale, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in Wood Dale, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in managing high-volume payables activity, supporting accurate financial operations, and maintaining smooth coordination across accounting processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple business systems, brings strong attention to detail, and can thrive in a small office environment with broad operational responsibility. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, account coding, payment processing, and record maintenance. • Process a high volume of vendor invoices and payments with accuracy, ensuring deadlines and internal controls are consistently met. • Prepare and execute check runs and ACH transactions while maintaining complete and organized payment documentation. • Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and support general ledger accuracy through timely follow-up and investigation. • Handle billing scenarios that involve multiple payment allocations across jobs or purchase orders, including more complex split-payment arrangements. • Support progress billing activities and coordinate payment-related details tied to ongoing construction projects. • Work within Business Central, CRM platforms, and other internal systems to maintain reliable financial data and efficient workflow execution. • Partner with internal stakeholders to keep payables operations organized and responsive within a small, collaborative office setting.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job DescriptionThe desired candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, is detail-oriented, well organized, and can manage competing priorities while meeting constant deadlines.Specific job responsibilities<ul><li>Perform the accounts payable cycle to ensure timely payments of invoices to vendors, from receipt of invoices to finalizing payments, including:</li><li>Enter invoices into the accounts payable system (SAP Concur).</li><li>Gain the proper business and financial statement knowledge to administer accurate coding of each invoice, including expense categorization, approval workflow, and other applicable fields necessary for business reporting.</li><li>Assist with monitoring the accounts payable email inbox.</li><li>Prepare batch ACH and check runs, as well as wire transfers.</li><li>Ensure payment success and that all invoices are accounted for in the general ledger and the accounts payable system.</li><li>Investigate and resolve issues associated with invoice processing internally with business owners and externally with vendors.</li><li>Provide support during mergers and acquisitions, including assistance with integration of merger firm accounts payable processes and new vendor onboarding.</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding payment status of invoices and other ad-hoc requests.</li><li>Review and approve employee expense reimbursement reports, including verification of mandatory documentation and expensing coding accuracy.</li><li>Review, code, and reconcile monthly corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Assist with IRS 1099 compliance and reporting.</li><li>Assist with monthly tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and determining appropriate accruals.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including depositing checks, posting receipts, and researching discrepancies.</li><li>General accounting assistance: scanning, organizing, and filing accounting documentation, opening and sorting mail for the accounting team.</li><li>Special projects or ad-hoc requests, as required. </li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Niles, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a communications organization in Niles, Illinois on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and takes pride in accurate invoice handling, payment processing, and record maintenance. The role will support day-to-day accounts payable operations while partnering with internal teams to keep financial information complete, timely, and compliant. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices and related records, confirm required backup is included, and verify approvals and general ledger coding before processing. • Enter vendor invoices, journal activity, and refund transactions into the accounts payable system with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines. • Investigate and correct daily balancing issues by identifying discrepancies and working through exceptions promptly. • Prepare and process payments through checks and wire transfers while maintaining complete supporting documentation for each transaction. • Compare processed entries against system-generated reports and account balances to ensure transactions are recorded correctly. • Organize payable files and documentation so records are easily accessible for audit support, reporting needs, and ongoing reference. • Coordinate with internal departments to obtain missing information, clarify invoice questions, and resolve payment-related issues. • Provide general administrative support to the accounting team and assist with month-end or year-end close activities as needed. • Follow established accounting policies and standard operating procedures to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance across payable functions.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Insurance Billing Specialist

Mundelein, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, manage a high volume of bills per month and meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience with various e-billing vendors (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline Legal eXchange, Tymetrix, Collaborati, Legal Solutions Suite, Legal Tracker, etc.) and LEDES file knowledge required to perform duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to preparing and submitting bills, budgets, and timekeeper rates according to client requirements.</li><li>Management of timekeepers and coordinate/process appeals as required.</li><li>Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split billing, preparation, submission and troubleshooting of electronic bills).</li><li>Monitor outstanding Work in Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) balances. Collaborate with billing attorneys to ensure WIP is billed on a timely basis and AR balances are collected withina reasonable period. Follow up with billing attorney and client on all aged AR balances.</li><li>Follow up on collections as directed by either Attorneys or Accounting leadership in support of meeting firm’s financial goals.</li><li>Review and edit prebills in response to attorney requests.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Research and analyze deductions and provide best course of action for balances.</li><li>Process write-offs following Firm policy.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients.</li><li>Assist with month-end close as needed.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Assume additional duties as needed or assigned</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Public Staff Tax Accountant

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary to Hire
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Public Staff Tax Accountant to join a public accounting team in on a Contract basis. This role focuses on preparing a broad range of tax filings for individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, and other entities while supporting accurate, timely client deliverables. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in public accounting, strong Excel skills, and comfort working with tax software in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review a variety of tax returns, including individual, fiduciary, partnership, corporate, S corporation, exempt organization, and gift tax filings.<ul><li>All types of tax returns, 1040,1041, 1065,1120,1120S,509,709,etc.</li></ul>• Use tax applications to complete returns accurately, maintain supporting documentation, and help ensure compliance with current tax requirements.• Organize financial information from clients and internal sources to produce complete and timely tax workpapers.• Analyze tax documents for accuracy and follow up on missing or inconsistent information before filings are finalized.• Support the tax team during busy filing periods by managing multiple engagements and meeting established deadlines.• Apply Excel to sort, reconcile, and summarize financial data used in tax preparation and related reporting.• Work closely with accountants and other team members to address client tax matters and maintain high-quality service standards
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z