Payroll/Accounting Specialist

$80,000 - $90,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Aurora, Illinois
Job ID: 153818
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network has partnered with a company based in Aurora, IL who is in need of a Payroll/Accounting Specialist to support their growing operations team! This is your opportunity to join a collaborative, solution-driven company that’s been a leader in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years. The ideal candidate is a sharp, detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows the ins and outs of payroll in the construction or manufacturing space. If you're ready to bring structure, accuracy and energy to their finance team—this is it.

Payroll/Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Process weekly payroll for salaried, hourly and union employees using Paylocity
  • Maintain employee payroll records with accuracy and confidentiality
  • Respond to payroll and benefit-related employee inquiries
  • Monitor and implement changes to payroll regulations and compliance standards
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll processing
  • Review and reconcile carrier invoices and approve for payment
  • Fund employee 401(k) and HSA contributions
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of A/P, A/R, Billing, General Ledger, reporting, audits and analysis of financial statements
  • Prepare regular financial reports and analysis

Payroll/Accounting Specialist Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
  • 3+ years of payroll/accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or construction environment
  • Proven understanding of payroll systems, compliance, and reporting
  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Paylocity and Sage 300
  • Organized, adaptable and able to problem-solve under pressure
  • Excellent communicator and team player

If you're ready to bring accuracy, efficiency and energy to a company that values precision and teamwork, apply today.

Lauren Brennan
Team Lead, Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
 
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, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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