Senior Payroll Coordinator

About the position

The Chicago White Sox organization is looking for a Senior Payroll Coordinator to join their accounting team. This role is essential for processing payroll and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations in a dynamic sports environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and a strong team player, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in payroll processing and tax filing.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for administrative, hourly, and seasonal staff.
• Coordinate timekeeping for hourly employees.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Resolve payroll-related discrepancies and issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Perform all aspects of tax reporting for multi-state payroll including making tax deposits, filing tax returns, and responding to notices.
• Prepare payroll data for posting to general ledger.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with GAAP audit requests for payroll related transactions.
• Prepare information for PPACA reporting utilizing data from Payroll/HR system.
• Assist with workers' compensation audit reporting.
• Other tasks related to payroll reporting, analytics, and data management.

Requirements

• A four-year undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4+ years relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in the sports industry a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
• Good working knowledge of payroll practices and payroll tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week.
• Experience working with UKG a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in the sports industry.