Payroll Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL
Jobot
$80000 - $110000
Bartlett, IL
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Jobot
$80000 - $110000
Bartlett, IL
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Jobot
$70000 - $90000
Wheeling, IL
A leading U.S. manufacturer in industrial power transmission and motion control, this company supplies high-quality chains, sprockets, couplings and related components that keep equipment and operations moving across manufacturing, automotive, material handling, packaging and other critical industries. A leading global manufacturer of power transmission and motion control products is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to oversee weekly union/trades payroll and bi-weekly administrative payroll processing.
Jobot
$75000 - $90000
Bloomingdale, IL
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Company Confidential
$125000 - $200000
CHICAGO, IL
This role ensures public funds are used legally, transparently, and effectively to support community services and long-term sustainability. The CFO is the senior executive responsible for managing the financial health of the local government.
Jobot
$95000 - $110000
Park Forest, IL
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Abbott Interfast
$77000 - $120000
Wheeling, IL
The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, overseeing month-end and year-end closes, and providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making. For more than 75 years, Abbott Interfast has proudly served customers across the USA and globally, manufacturing and distributing high-quality fasteners, locknuts, knobs, and cold-headed products from our 100,000 sq.
Chicago Public Schools
$58000 - $76000
Chicago, IL
Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist performs a wide variety of payroll and timekeeping processing, reporting, validation, and customer support activities to ensure all audits, payments, and payroll processes are accurate and timely in accordance with Payroll policies and procedures. Process and validate accuracy of payroll and/or timekeeping system updates such as employee schedules, pay rules, password resets, pay codes, timesheet data, pension, garnishments, transit, union and other general deductions using CPS and vendor systems.
East Bank Club
$75000 - $95000
Chicago, IL
The Senior Staff Accountant will excel at maintaining the general ledger and books and records of an organizations accounting system, ensuring the accuracy of all our organizational systems for gathering data and the quality of our reports and data. The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible in implementing new financial reports, stats tracking and to make suggestions to continue to lead EBC as Best in Class in our Accounting and Finance Department.
Nippon Steel Trading Americas, Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
Maintains accounting document files, including daily work, accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as general multi-departmental administrative support to the Management and staff. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) with Accounting or related major; or two to four years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Environmental Law & Policy Center
Chicago, IL
We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. This is an extraordinary time in which ELPC’s effective legal and policy advocacy – backed by strong economic analysis, sound science and public engagement – are essential for protecting our core environmental values.
Xerox
Oak Brook, IL
This role requires close partnership with Finance, Payroll, and HR teams to deliveraccurate,timelyresults while driving process improvements and enabling data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine strong compensationexpertisewith financial analysis skills, ensuring accuracy in payroll and incentive processing while aligning compensation strategies with broader business goals.
CDM Smith
Chicago, IL
In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. • Expert Testimony and Litigation Support: In cases of disputes or litigation, Specialist may be required to present their findings in court, provide expert testimony, and assist attorneys in building their cases.
Addison Group
$40 - $45
Bensenville, Illinois
Perform monthly account reconciliations (rec’s) for balance sheet and income statement accounts. Prepare and post journal entries (J/Es), including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments.
Road Ranger LLC
Schaumburg, IL
Specific tasks such as reconciling CIP and fixed assets, posting weekly payroll and benefit journal entries, processing monthly expense reporting platform, and assisting in local bank and cash reconciliations. Must possess a high degree of proficiency with a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
Cresco Labs
$65000 - $85000
Chicago, IL
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Youth Outreach Services
$55000 - $74000
Chicago, IL
The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, and supporting organizational planning and audits. This is a senior-level accounting role supporting a nonprofit organization with complex financial operations, multiple funding sources, and strict compliance requirements.
CFS
$60000 - $84000
Des Plaines, IL
This General Accountant role offers a blend of payroll, general ledger, cost accounting, and expense reporting responsibilities within a stable, structured environment. The position reports directly to experienced leadership and sits on a collaborative accounting team.
CFS
$65000 - $80000
Rosemont, IL
This General Accountant role offers a well-rounded blend of payroll, general ledger, cost accounting, and expense reporting responsibilities within a stable, structured environment. A well‑established manufacturing organization in the northwest suburbs is seeking a General Accountant to join their collaborative accounting team.
CFS
$75000 - $95000
Rolling Meadows, IL
The company has multiple locations and sales centers around the country and this Senior Payroll Administrator position will be approximately 85% payroll related and 15% benefits related items The organization is the best in class company in their line of business and industry sector. Payroll will be processed using ADP Workforce Now, Seeking 3+years’ experience and Bachelor’s Degree or Associates is preferred.
Revel CPA
$80000
Chicago, IL
You've used some sort of project management, task management, or practice management tool (preferably Asana), so keeping track of your upcoming work and logging what you've done comes naturally to you . Overseeing Client Financials: Handle month-end reviews, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other financial adjustments for accounts to maintain accurate and up-to-date client financial records.
CFS
$85000 - $95000
Chicago, IL
Candidates with experience in public accounting or public-accounting-style environments are highly valued, as those backgrounds often bring disciplined processes, documentation rigor, and strong compliance awareness to the Payroll Specialist role. A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of payroll operations and play a key role in supporting HR initiatives across the company.
TalentSphere
Chicago, IL
This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while partnering with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate records and resolve payroll inquiries. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
CFS
$90000 - $120000
Bannockburn, IL
As a Senior Accountant you’ll work side-by-side with experienced finance leadership, gain exposure to SOX, revenue, and complex accounting areas, and play a key role in building scalable, IPO-ready processes. This is more than a traditional close-and-reconcile Senior Accountant role — it’s a chance to help shape the future of a rapidly expanding public company.
CFS
$55000 - $65000
Schaumburg, IL
The Entry-Level Accountant will support the corporate accounting team and play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations. Our client, a leader in the retail industry, is seeking an Entry-Level Accountant to join their collaborative and growing finance team.
CFS
$60000 - $70000
Chicago, IL
This role is responsible for accounts payable, cash collections, preparing monthly vouchering support packages, maintaining grant information, posting general ledger entries, and supporting month-end close processes. The Staff Accountant works closely with Program Managers and the Finance team to maintain strong financial controls, ensure proper documentation, and support effective stewardship of the organization’s resources.
Satori Digital
Hoffman Estates, IL
Assemble and submit billing documents for public and private jobs, including AIA forms, sworn statements, lien waivers, DBE/MBE reports, and city vouchers (e.g., City of Chicago). In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing contract and subcontractor payments, allocating job costs accurately, and supporting compliance and billing documentation across both public and private clients.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
$72000 - $77000
Chicago, Illinois
The Day-To-Day: On any given day, you will: Process bi-weekly multi-jurisdictional payrolls, including calculating pay for new hires, terminations and employees on leave of absence. More About Seyfarth: With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.
CFS
$65000 - $75000
Downers Grove, IL
They are looking for a Payroll Specialist who shares our commitment to excellence and can keep our workforce running smoothly. Join our fast-growing construction team and help build the future—one paycheck at a time.
Jobot
$90000 - $110000
Chicago, IL
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One Path Career Partners
Glenview, IL
In this full time position you will be responsible for the timely research and preparation of requested/necessary amended payroll tax returns and ensuring the accuracy of clients’ federal, state, and local filings. Potential candidates should pose a BA or BS and 2+ years of payroll processing, payroll tax, or payroll analyst experience.
Hussmann Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
The HR Services & Payroll Specialist will assist with end-to-end payroll processing in a large multi-state organization and contribute to the larger HR Services model. Coordinate and ensure timely follow up and resolution of payroll related issues and process efficiencies and controls with the appropriate parties including internal (HRIS, HR, IT, Finance, Audit) and external stakeholders.
Phaxis
$95000
Des Plaines, IL
A leading provider of specialized environmental management solutions for mission-critical spaces such as data centers, cleanrooms, and life sciences facilities. Manage all aspects of the month-end and year-end close cycles, coordinating schedules, tracking assignments, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
Nippon Express USA
$65000 - $85000
Wood Dale, Illinois
NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. Ensure compliance laws are met for all garnishment and support orders for federal and state withholding and confirming timely execution of required steps as it pertains to answers, deduction setup, and payments with 3rd party payroll vendor.
Stefanini, Inc
Deerfield, IL
Our presence is in countries like Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world.
ThinkingIT Corp.
Chicago, IL
The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, maintain accurate employee records, and provide excellent support to employees and management. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to manage and execute all payroll processes accurately and on time.
DENODO
Chicago, undefined
The ideal candidate is a team player, enjoys working in a dynamic, international environment, and has excellent intercultural skills and a proven track record in payroll functions. You will support the team to provide required reports on compensation data and also serve as a point of contact for payroll enquiries, aiming to provide excellent customer service to all employees.
R&R Human Resources Solutions
Buffalo Grove, IL
Additional working hours may be required at the start and end of each quarter, especially December and January. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years payroll experience in a corporate payroll environment or working in or with a payroll service.