12 Results for Payroll Manager Jobs in Racine, WI

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Payroll Manager

Milwaukee, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.• Oversee multi-state payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable regulations.• Manage bi-monthly payroll cycles and verify that all payments are completed correctly and on schedule.• Lead payroll tax administration by reviewing filings, supporting reconciliations, and helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing guidance, accountability, and day-to-day operational leadership.• Review payroll records and reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and strengthen internal controls.• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure employee data changes are reflected accurately in payroll processing.• Maintain payroll procedures and support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and service quality.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Oak Creek, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a fast-paced manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator 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. Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Arlington Heights, IL
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Manage biweekly payroll processing for roughly 100 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.• Alternate between payroll-focused duties and accounting support based on a rotating weekly workflow.• Examine time records, resolve discrepancies, and enter off-cycle or manual payroll updates when needed.• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, accrual tracking, and reporting records for internal use and compliance purposes.• Handle accounts payable tasks by entering invoices, organizing payment records, and keeping vendor information current.• Support accounts receivable activities by assisting with deposits, billing, collections follow-up, and monitoring outstanding balances for leadership review.• Complete high-volume data entry and provide general administrative assistance to the finance and office teams as priorities shift.• Uphold financial procedures, protect confidential employee and company information, and contribute clerical support such as filing, report preparation, and document handling.• Participate in onsite training during the onboarding period and adapt to evolving responsibilities as the position expands over time.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

HR/Payroll

Lannon, WI
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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. Responsibilities: • Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including new employee setup, separations, record maintenance, and preparation of HR documentation. • Process payroll information accurately by reviewing time records, pay adjustments, deductions, and employee data within Paylocity or a comparable system. • Administer benefit programs by handling enrollments, status updates, and annual open enrollment support for eligible employees. • Coordinate recruitment logistics by assisting with job advertisements, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and pre-employment onboarding tasks. • Maintain HR and safety-related records, including tracking workplace incidents and supporting workers' compensation documentation and follow-up. • Prepare reports and support compliance activities to help ensure HR and payroll practices align with company and regulatory requirements. • Partner with leadership and staff to answer routine HR questions and provide day-to-day administrative support across multiple functions. • Contribute to process improvements and assist with additional operational or administrative projects as business needs evolve.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Germantown, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join a growing finance team in Washington County, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in overseeing accurate financial records, managing the monthly close cycle, and ensuring the organization meets financial reporting and compliance expectations within a public-company environment. The role offers strong visibility to leadership, opportunities to improve accounting processes, and the ability to lead and develop a team while supporting the organization's continued growth. For immediate consideration, call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect with me on LinkedIn. All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below, feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration, and I look forward to helping you. God Bless! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.</li><li>Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules, including analysis of account activity and variances.</li><li>Review accruals, account classifications, and expense treatment to ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable standards.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor records, and aging reports.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and accounting discrepancies.</li><li>Lead audit preparation and support external audits by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and coordinating compliance testing.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and audit-ready documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Provide leadership, guidance, and development to accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership and other departments to support reporting requirements, business decisions, and organizational objectives.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Skokie, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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] This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. About the roleIn this role you will be preparing the SEC filings including coordinating and documenting supports to the financials and related footnote to ensure timely filing. Additionally, you will be assisting in the research and documentation of technical accounting and reporting matters, navigate new business initiatives and their corresponding accounting implications. The manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be reporting to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. The ideal candidate is an avid learner and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Key duties<ul><li>Prepare the SEC filings (including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and associated XBRL reporting efforts) and ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP,</li><li>Coordinate, prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for the financials and related disclosures (including Earnings Per Share and Statement of Cash Flow schedules), and assist with earnings releases, and other Investor Relations materials,</li><li>Work directly with external auditors and take responsibility for relevant audit requests</li><li>Monitor U.S. GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements,</li><li>Research accounting literature and prepare technical memorandums, white papers, and internal accounting policy documentation, to support accounting position and treatment of new transactions</li><li>Review new customer agreements under ASC 606 and coordinate with the Revenue team to ensure proper accounting treatment,</li><li>Work with the Controller and Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient processes and communication during the period-end close and audit,</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of SOX compliant controls with the VP of Finance, the Finance Controller and the Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and ensure their effectiveness and efficiency overtime.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 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]. This role requires a pragmatic, commercially-minded CPA with Big 4 assurance experience who can evaluate accounting policies through an operational lens. Acting as a diplomatic liaison, you will manage SOX coordination, partner with internal controls to resolve audit gaps, standardize local operational finance processes, and eliminate administrative friction while upholding the highest standards of financial integrity. Job Description:<ul><li>SOX Management & Process Coordination: Lead end-to-end SOX process management and coordination across operational sites, ensuring local control owners understand, execute, and document key controls effectively.</li><li>Internal Control Gap Resolution & Owner Follow-Up: Liaise closely with the Internal Control team on identified control gaps, ensuring appropriate local operational contacts are engaged, accountable, and actively driving timely remediation with control owners.</li><li>Corporate Policy Implementation: Liaise with Corporate Accounting on the rollout and practical implementation of new accounting policies, translating technical requirements into actionable operational guidelines.</li><li>Operational Process Standardization: Partner with local operational finance and plant leadership to standardize core accounting and reporting workflows across manufacturing and distribution locations.</li><li>Optimize Account Reconciliations & Manual Entries: Drive continuous improvement in balance sheet reconciliation workflows and manual journal entry (MJE) processes, resolving aging bottlenecks and establishing clean documentation standards.</li><li>Technical Accounting Guidance: Provide practical US GAAP guidance across revenue recognition (customer rebates and discounts), lease and capital expenditure governance (CapEx vs. OpEx), and inventory cost accounting to ensure compliant, standardized, and efficient plant and commercial operations.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Rosemont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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”? Position Overview:The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.</li><li>Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.</li><li>Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Skokie, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 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] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Job Description:<ul><li>Manage and oversee the daily operations of the corporate accounting department, ensuring all corporate financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Monitor, compile, and analyze detailed cash flow reports, compiling historical cash flows and forecasting future cash requirements to ensure optimal liquidity for the organization’s operations. This includes flow trends, predicting future cash needs, and advising on cash management strategies.</li><li>Oversee income tax preparations for multiple entities, ensuring timely filing, compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and advise on tax strategies and implications of business decisions. This involves staying updated on tax laws and coordination with our external tax preparers and advisors.</li><li>Review and analyze accounting data to produce accurate financial reports, which are essential for strategic planning and decision-making.</li><li>Enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles to ensure that all financial activities align with legal standards and company policies.</li><li>Monitor systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting department, if necessary.</li><li>Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy, providing guidance and leadership to the accounting team.</li><li>Maintain treasury management relationships and administer banking activity including account maintenance and ensuring compliance with banking requirements.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Tax and Compliance Manager

Sturtevant, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Tax and Compliance Manager to support tax reporting, regulatory compliance, and core accounting activities for a growing organization in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in managing multistate indirect tax obligations, strengthening financial accuracy, and partnering with internal teams on compliance-related matters. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions. For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and submission of sales and use tax filings across numerous state and local jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.• Monitor multistate tax obligations, evaluate changing regulations, and determine how new rules may affect business operations.• Investigate tax questions, resolve notices from agencies, and coordinate responses during state and local tax examinations.• Maintain compliance schedules, review exemption and vendor documentation, and oversee processes related to W-9 validation and 1099 reporting.• Partner with outside tax advisors on income and franchise tax payments and support broader tax planning and compliance efforts.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by analyzing account activity, resolving variances, and preparing supporting schedules.• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other general ledger tasks while supporting management and financial reporting needs.• Provide oversight for licensing compliance, work with bonding partners on required documentation, and help improve tracking procedures across finance operations.• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and guide operational teams on the tax impact of project-related decisions.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Sussex, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Waukesha County. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding month-end activities, and delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership ability, helping the team meet deadlines, strengthen processes, and support collaboration across departments. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, journal entry activity, account reconciliations, and the timely completion of financial reporting.• Prepare and evaluate monthly and periodic financial results, identifying variances, unusual movements, and key business drivers for leadership review.• Maintain reliable internal controls across financial reporting, inventory, and related accounting procedures to support accuracy and compliance.• Utilize the company ERP platform and reporting tools to interpret financial and operational data and provide meaningful analysis.• Apply advanced Excel capabilities, such as pivot tables, lookup formulas, data validation, and basic modeling techniques, to improve reporting and decision support.• Supervise accounting personnel and oversee accounts receivable activities to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.• Delegate assignments, monitor progress, review completed work, and provide coaching and training to strengthen team performance.• Foster accountability through clear expectations, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through with staff members.• Contribute as a hands-on leader by balancing day-to-day accounting execution with process enhancements and effective communication across functions.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Internal Audit Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
145000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $145,000-$155,000 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] Join the wave of finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. About The Role The Internal Audit Business Process Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role. What You'll Accomplish<ul><li>Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates</li><li>Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting</li><li>Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)</li><li>Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation</li><li>Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives</li><li>Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business</li><li>Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions</li><li>Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team</li><li>Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

12 results for Payroll Manager in Racine, WI