We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a services organization in Carpentersville, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage a high-volume payroll environment with accuracy, consistency, and strong ownership. The position plays a central role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with tax and reporting obligations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage complete weekly and biweekly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 560 W-2 employees.<br>• Take full ownership of payroll activities from initial data review through final submission, reconciliation, and distribution.<br>• Administer payroll tax filings and prepare required reports to support regulatory and internal compliance needs.<br>• Partner with payroll support staff to resolve timecard questions, correct discrepancies, and improve processing efficiency.<br>• Ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and that all transactions are completed within established deadlines.<br>• Support multi-state payroll administration by applying appropriate wage, tax, and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.<br>• Work within payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and contribute to payroll-related system updates or process changes as needed.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address payroll issues, respond to inquiries, and maintain a dependable payroll function.
We are looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to join a growing construction-focused organization in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage tax compliance, support month-end activities, and help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. The role begins fully onsite and may offer a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period, based on business needs. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to core accounting operations with room to expand responsibilities over time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage sales and use tax compliance from preparation through submission across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities.<br>• Complete recurring tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Reconcile tax-related accounts, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies through research and analysis.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and related accounting treatment.<br>• Evaluate spending transactions to determine whether they should be capitalized or recorded as operating expenses in line with company policy.<br>• Post and allocate cash receipts to the appropriate customer records or general ledger accounts.<br>• Support the integrity of the general ledger by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and analyzing account activity.<br>• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations and contribute to an efficient month-end close cycle.<br>• Review overhead and other expense accounts to improve classification accuracy and ensure proper financial reporting.<br>• Assist in determining the correct accounting treatment for new transactions and prepare supporting entries as needed.
<p>Bachelors in Accounting</p><p>2+ Years of Accounting within Manufacturing industry</p><p>GAAP Accounting and SOX</p><p>Plant experience a plus</p><p>Cost Accounting</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefit : </strong>Medical/Dental, 401k & PTO</p><p>“Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.” to your posting. Once complete, let me know.</p>