Location: Chicago, IL
Pay Range: $24-26/hour
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)
Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Payroll Coordinator. Our client located in downtown Chicago is looking for a Payroll Coordinator to join their team on a Contract basis. They are seeking someone that has experience in processing payroll, strong Excel skills, and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Key Responsibilities:
- Compile and review semi-monthly partner payroll for accuracy, authorization compliance, and supporting documentation - 250 per month
- Understand the flow of information between the various functions involved with the partner payroll process and the payroll system to ensure that partner payroll is processed correctly
- Review payroll documentation for accuracy using audit reports and make any necessary adjustments once required approvals are obtained
- Review of all electronic and hard copy partner payroll records to ensure compliance with the Firm’s record retention policies
- Prepare employment verification letters for partners
- Critically review partner payroll processes and work with the Finance management team to implement changes that strengthen controls and create a more efficient process; develop, document, and enhance partner payroll policies and procedures, as needed
- Respond timely to inquiries and requests while safeguarding the confidentiality of payroll information
- Keep abreast of Firm payroll and distribution policies, as well as current legislation that could potentially impact the partner payroll function
- Collaborate with the Treasury and Tax teams, as well as other related parties to provide excellent customer services to partners on all partner payroll inquiries
- Special projects as requested by the Finance management team
- Support payroll verifications, data entry of payroll data into their proprietary software
- Excel: Must be comfortable working in excel (the stronger skills, the better)
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Must have strong attention to detail and ability to work with a lot of sensitive information
- Must be reliable, show up to work daily with an ability to learn
- Intangibles: Must have good communication skills, able to work independently but also not afraid to ask questions, work closely with various departments within the company
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