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Payroll Accountant

$70,000 - $80,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
Job ID: 160224
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Compensation: $64,000–$87,000 annually
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly

LaSalle Network is hiring a Payroll Accountant for a manufacturing company that has stood the test of time for 115 years. This Payroll Accountant role is ideal for someone who wants more than routine processing — you’ll influence payroll accuracy, support cost accounting initiatives and work directly with a Plant Controller.

As a Payroll Accountant, you’ll play a critical role in compliance, reporting and financial integrity across multiple business units.

What’s the job?

  • Own weekly multi-state payroll processing

  • Review wage calculations, deductions and garnishments

  • Investigate payroll discrepancies and tax inquiries

  • Prepare journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts

  • Maintain SAP cash postings and banking activity

  • Audit expense reports for compliance

  • Support product cost roll-ups and KPI reporting

What’s needed?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience (exempt and non-exempt)

  • Strong understanding of wage and hour laws

  • General ledger and reconciliation experience

  • ADP Workforce Now experience preferred

  • SAP exposure a plus

  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills

What’s in it for me?

  • $64,000–$87,000 annual salary

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) match

  • Paid time off

  • Hybrid schedule with flexibility

  • Collaborative eight-person accounting team

Ready to step into a well-rounded Payroll Accountant role with long-term stability and room to grow? Apply today.

Best,
Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.