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Senior Payroll Specialist

$90,000 - $100,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Lincolnwood, Illinois
Job ID: 161405
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Additional Compensation: Bonus
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LaSalle Network is hiring a detail-driven Payroll Specialist to join a fast-paced accounting team supporting critical payroll and financial operations. This Payroll Specialist role is perfect for someone who thrives in a deadline-oriented environment, enjoys balancing analytical work with cross-functional collaboration and takes pride in accuracy. The ideal Payroll Specialist will bring strong payroll processing experience, accounting knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

What You’ll Do:

  • Process bi-weekly payroll, including timesheet verification, payroll calculations, deductions and leave accruals

  • Calculate sales commissions, draws and bonus structures accurately

  • Review and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

  • Code invoices and enter financial data into accounting software

  • Track project expenses, labor costs, addendums and change orders

  • Prepare payroll registers, reconciliation reports and supporting documentation

  • Assist with month-end, job-end and year-end close activities

  • Perform bank reconciliations, account reconciliations and journal entries

  • Support audits by gathering backup documentation and maintaining records

  • Maintain payroll and benefits documentation and reporting updates

  • Mentor junior accounting staff as needed and support special projects

  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and confidentiality standards


What’s Needed?:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting and payroll experience

  • Experience processing payroll in a high-volume environment

  • Strong understanding of reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting

  • Experience with Sage software strongly preferred

  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines with minimal supervision

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work a full-time, on-site schedule


What’s In It for Me?:

  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain visibility across accounting operations

  • Stable, team-oriented environment with long-term growth potential


Key Details:

  • Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits available
  • Location: On-site
  • Work Model: Full-time, 5 days in office


If you are a motivated Payroll Specialist looking for a role where your expertise and precision will make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a collaborative team that values accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement.

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.