Payroll Specialist

$48,000 - $55,000/Yr

CDH CPA, PLLC - Itasca, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Itasca, IL

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at CDH CPA, PLLC is responsible for processing payroll and providing high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment. This role involves assisting clients with payroll and tax-related inquiries, updating employee records, and conducting payroll audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll tax principles and labor laws, along with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist clients with payroll and tax related questions, concerns, and issues.
• Update employee personnel records to reflect any changes needed.
• Assist in various payroll audits throughout the year.
• Understand multi-state tax jurisdictions.
• Work closely with payroll vendors and internal partners to identify process improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of payroll experience.
• Minimum 1 year of client interfacing experience.
• Experience with various payroll platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll tax principles, wage, and labor laws.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems through effective customer interface and communication.