• Payroll Administrator

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Wheaton, IL)


    Description

    The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 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].

    Key Responsibilities

    The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.

     

    + Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.

    + Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime

    + Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.

    + Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting

    + Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams

    + Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues

    + Maintain employee payroll files

    Requirements

    Knowledge/Education Requirements

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

    + 5+ years of payroll experience

    + Working knowledge of federal, state, and Department of Labor regulations, including tax regulations and garnishments

    Other Requirements

    + Knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow payroll processing

    + Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or other Payroll certification

    + Outstanding Excel and data analysis capabilities

    + Strong attention to detail, organization and problem-solving skills

    + Customer service skills and the ability to interact with employees

    + Ability to work within a team or individual environment

    + Ability to maintain and promote a high standard of confidentiality

     

    To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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