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15 results for Payroll Clerk in Racine, WI

Accounting Clerk
  • Evanston, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><p>The Head of Accounting will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations related to our condo property management activities. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.</p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations related to property management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance for company-owned properties.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Manage the annual budget preparation process and provide ongoing support for budget monitoring and forecasting.</li><li>Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other key financial accounts.</li><li>Collaborate with property managers to ensure accurate and timely rent collections, lease accounting, and expense reporting.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in Arlington Heights, Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports payroll operations for a mid-sized employee population while also contributing to accounting and administrative activities on a part-time schedule of approximately 24 hours per week. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage biweekly payroll processing for roughly 100 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Alternate between payroll-focused duties and accounting support based on a rotating weekly workflow.</p><p>• Examine time records, resolve discrepancies, and enter off-cycle or manual payroll updates when needed.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, accrual tracking, and reporting records for internal use and compliance purposes.</p><p>• Handle accounts payable tasks by entering invoices, organizing payment records, and keeping vendor information current.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable activities by assisting with deposits, billing, collections follow-up, and monitoring outstanding balances for leadership review.</p><p>• Complete high-volume data entry and provide general administrative assistance to the finance and office teams as priorities shift.</p><p>• Uphold financial procedures, protect confidential employee and company information, and contribute clerical support such as filing, report preparation, and document handling.</p><p>• Participate in onsite training during the onboarding period and adapt to evolving responsibilities as the position expands over time.</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a Milwaukee, Wisconsin area organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance with wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll administration, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.</p><p>• Oversee multi-state payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Manage bi-monthly payroll cycles and verify that all payments are completed correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Lead payroll tax administration by reviewing filings, supporting reconciliations, and helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.</p><p>• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing guidance, accountability, and day-to-day operational leadership.</p><p>• Review payroll records and reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure employee data changes are reflected accurately in payroll processing.</p><p>• Maintain payroll procedures and support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and service quality.</p>
  • 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z
Data Entry Clerk
  • Waukesha, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 18 - 19 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-focused Data Entry Clerk to support product content accuracy for retail and ecommerce channels in Wisconsin. This contract opportunity is available in both regular and part-time schedules and is well suited for someone who enjoys reviewing large volumes of information with precision. The person in this role will help verify product details, resolve content issues, and maintain high quality standards for health, beauty, and other consumer goods data before it is shared with retail partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine product records to confirm details are accurate, complete, and consistently formatted before release.<br>• Compare incoming information from external data sources against internal quality guidelines and business rules.<br>• Detect and correct content issues such as repeated wording, spacing problems, incomplete fields, and other data irregularities.<br>• Conduct quality reviews of product descriptions, attributes, and related online content used in retail environments.<br>• Enter and update information within an internal database designed for high-volume product data management.<br>• Help maintain data quality across multiple stages of the retail supply chain, including supplier and digital content workflows.<br>• Ensure product information aligns with customer-specific standards, compliance expectations, and publishing requirements.<br>• Partner with internal operational and technical teams to address data issues and support ongoing quality improvements.
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Data Entry Clerk
  • Waukesha, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 18 - 19 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a part time (20 hours a week) detail-focused Data Entry Clerk to join a team that supports the accuracy of product information used in online retail environments. This contract position offers an opportunity to contribute to the review and maintenance of content tied to health, beauty, and other consumer goods. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys working carefully with structured data, identifying inconsistencies, and helping ensure high-quality information is ready for business use. Permanent and part-time schedules are available in an organized office setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine product records to confirm details are accurate, complete, and aligned with established content standards.</p><p>• Compare incoming information from external data sources against internal guidelines and flag or correct discrepancies.</p><p>• Enter and update product-related data in a spreadsheet-style internal system with a high level of precision.</p><p>• Identify issues such as duplicate text, spacing problems, missing fields, formatting errors, and inconsistent language.</p><p>• Perform quality reviews of descriptions, attributes, and related digital content before information is released for use.</p><p>• Support data quality efforts across multiple stages of the retail supply chain, including manufacturer, wholesaler, and online channel content.</p><p>• Work with internal teams to resolve content issues and maintain dependable product information across systems.</p><p>• Follow client-specific requirements and compliance expectations when reviewing and validating records.</p>
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Oak Creek, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a fast-paced manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> to support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage payroll processing across a large employee population while working effectively with multiple payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states in an accurate and timely manner. </li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations. </li><li>Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data including timecards, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and tax withholdings. </li><li>Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and plant/location leadership to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes are entered and approved. </li><li>Manage payroll processing through multiple systems, including payroll platforms, HRIS, timekeeping, and reporting tools.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and system-related issues in a timely and professional manner. </li><li>Support new hire, termination, and employee status change processing as it relates to payroll. </li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports, audits, and reconciliations for management and internal review. </li><li>Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and tax reporting. </li><li>Contribute to process improvements and help streamline payroll workflows across multiple locations and systems. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z
HR/Payroll
  • Lannon, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a versatile HR/Payroll specialist to join a manufacturing team in Wisconsin on a contract basis. This position supports day-to-day human resources and payroll activities while serving as a dependable point of contact for employees and managers. The role offers a broad mix of responsibilities across payroll processing, benefits support, recruiting coordination, compliance tracking, and employee documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including new employee setup, separations, record maintenance, and preparation of HR documentation.<br>• Process payroll information accurately by reviewing time records, pay adjustments, deductions, and employee data within Paylocity or a comparable system.<br>• Administer benefit programs by handling enrollments, status updates, and annual open enrollment support for eligible employees.<br>• Coordinate recruitment logistics by assisting with job advertisements, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and pre-employment onboarding tasks.<br>• Maintain HR and safety-related records, including tracking workplace incidents and supporting workers&#39; compensation documentation and follow-up.<br>• Prepare reports and support compliance activities to help ensure HR and payroll practices align with company and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with leadership and staff to answer routine HR questions and provide day-to-day administrative support across multiple functions.<br>• Contribute to process improvements and assist with additional operational or administrative projects as business needs evolve.
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Deerfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a Pilates studio in Deerfield, Illinois through a Contract position that combines financial operations with front desk coordination. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a client-facing wellness environment and can balance accurate bookkeeping with excellent day-to-day service. The right candidate will bring prior experience in a fitness or studio setting, strong organizational skills, and a genuine interest in health and wellness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily front desk activities by welcoming clients, assisting with check-ins, and creating a positive studio experience.<br>• Coordinate class and appointment scheduling to help maintain an organized and efficient studio calendar.<br>• Process client payments, manage package sales, and keep customer account information current and accurate.<br>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including tracking incoming and outgoing payments.<br>• Prepare and process payroll with attention to accuracy, timing, and recordkeeping requirements.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations and review financial records to support consistent account accuracy.<br>• Maintain bookkeeping records in QuickBooks Online and ensure transactions are entered and categorized properly.<br>• Support client account management by responding to routine inquiries and resolving basic billing issues.
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Libertyville, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Do</strong></p><p>The primary purpose of this role is to effectively, efficiently, and ethically manage financial records, support tax preparation, and engage with clients as needed.</p><ul><li><strong>Bookkeeping &amp; General Ledger:</strong> Maintain accurate and timely financial records by recording all transactions with proper categorization. Ensure daily reconciliation of entries and uphold a clean, organized, and up-to-date general ledger.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable &amp; Receivable:</strong> Manage accounts payable, process invoices, and ensure timely payments. Handle accounts receivable, including invoicing clients and monitoring collections.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for management review.</li><li><strong>Bank &amp; Credit Card Reconciliations:</strong> Perform daily reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.</li><li><strong>Tax Preparation Support:</strong> Assist with the preparation and filing of various tax returns (e.g., federal, state, local) by gathering necessary financial documents and ensuring all required information is complete and accurate.</li><li><strong>Payroll Processing:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for clients, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial recordkeeping and reporting for our team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, keeps organized records, and can manage core accounting tasks with confidence. The successful candidate will help maintain clean financial data, support routine reconciliations, and contribute to smooth accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records by entering and updating transactions in accounting systems and supporting spreadsheets.</p><p>• Review ledger activity regularly to identify discrepancies, correct posting errors, and preserve data accuracy across accounts.</p><p>• Prepare routine financial documentation, including income summaries, profit and loss reports, and account-level totals for internal use.</p><p>• Reconcile bank statements and related account balances by comparing financial records against banking activity and resolving variances.</p><p>• Organize and retain invoices, receipts, and other accounting documents in a manner that supports efficient retrieval and audit readiness.</p><p>• Assist with tax-related administrative work by gathering information needed for payments, filings, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Help ensure accounting practices align with applicable reporting standards and established financial controls.</p><p>• Provide research support and assist accounting staff with additional bookkeeping and reporting tasks as business needs arise.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><ul><li>medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant
  • Brookfield, WI
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $70,000 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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive Full-Charge Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations of our business. This role is responsible for managing the complete accounting cycle, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and providing management with reliable financial information for decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>•      Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded. Comfortable making journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, variance analysis monthly, maintaining fixed asset schedules, prepaid expense and accrual accounting concepts and firm understanding of revenue recognition</p><p>•      Managing full-cycle accounts payable including processing vendor invoices, coding expenses, and maintaining vendor records (including W9 file retention and 1099 issuance), monitoring aged AP and credits</p><p>•      Managing full-cycle accounts receivable including generating and issuing customer invoices, payment application and deposits, monitoring aged AR and credits</p><p>•      Working with our HR service provider on bi-weekly payrolls and recording payroll entries in our financial system. </p><p>•      Perform bank and credit card matching within financial software</p><p>•      Maintaining organized, supporting documentation for financials accounts</p><p>•      Assisting with gathering documentation for tax preparation and external accountant requests</p><p>•      Making changes to client account financial information in the company proprietary software </p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Rosemont, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $75,000-$80,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Description </strong></p><p>This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, expense allocation, account analysis and reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will also provide support during the external audit process, monthly financial close, completion of government surveys, and various other tasks. This role requires the individual to be in the office Mon. – Thur. and work from home Fri., with location at Rosemont, IL. </p>
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will help maintain reliable financial records, contribute to the close process, and support accurate reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively across routine operations and deadline-driven reporting cycles.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Record monthly journal entries, accruals, and other adjusting transactions to keep the general ledger accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts while researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities by preparing schedules and assisting with timely completion of required tasks.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and related reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow summaries.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice review, payment tracking, and responses to vendor or customer questions.</p><p>• Provide documentation and account support for internal and external audit requests while helping maintain compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders on budget-to-actual reporting, variance review, and special financial analyses as needed.</p><p>• Help monitor tax-related accounting activities, including support for corporate tax and sales tax reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Niles, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p>We have a strong rotational program that allows for accelerated development at all levels in our team. <strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in day-to-day accounting operations, providing comprehensive support in general ledger and cost accounting functions to the Controller and key executives</li><li>As a Staff Accountant, you will handle a variety of tasks including fixed assets, inventory, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, leases, tax, and cost accounting functions such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reviews</li><li>You will journal entries, prepare account analyses on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>This role will prepare and send business reports to internal users, including management and executives, to support the development of annual business plans and forecasts</li><li>Additionally, you will assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, and research reconciling items and their resolutions</li><li>Other duties as assigned<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Illinois. This opportunity is well suited for an entry- to mid-level candidate who enjoys working across payables, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping activities in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings practical accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoice processing, payment tracking, and other accounts payable activities to help ensure timely and accurate disbursements.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Review and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company policies and documentation standards.<br>• Administer corporate card payment workflows, including verification, coding, and reconciliation of transactions.<br>• Prepare journal entries and support general ledger maintenance to keep accounting records current and organized.<br>• Assist with routine bookkeeping tasks and month-end close support as needed by the accounting team.<br>• Work within accounting platforms such as Epicor, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or comparable systems to complete daily financial processes.<br>• Contribute to tax-related accounting support, including assistance with corporate tax return documentation when required.
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z