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Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Willmar, MN 56201

Posted: 01/31/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 26271

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Payroll & Accounting Specialist! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leading multi-faceted company. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. This company is hiring a Payroll & Accounting Specialist for a permanent position! Interested? Get more details below.
  • Worksite Location: Willmar, MN
What you’ll do as the Payroll & Accounting Specialist:
  • Play a key role in the review and compilation of payroll data and timekeeping systems data via employees, managers, timecards, and records
  • Handle employee payroll deductions, including understanding proper taxation of employee-paid benefits and ensuring deductions are set up correctly
  • Process garnishments which include child supports, tax levies, student loans, and WRIT of garnishments
  • Process monthly billings from benefit providers reviewing for accuracy, proper coding, and issuing of payments
  • Perform various journal entries, account and invoice reconciliations, and provide general ledger support including creating journal entries, invoices, reports, and balancing of accounts
  • Organize and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings for federal and state entities
  • Research, analyze, and resolve employee payroll issues effectively and in a professional manner
  • Audit wage computations and correct errors to ensure the accuracy of payroll
  • Recommend and participate in the development of new procedures and policies related to payroll operations utilizing knowledge of company, state, and federal policies and regulations
What you’ll bring to the Payroll & Accounting Specialist role:
  • Associate’s degree in business or related field; or related work experience
  • 2+ years or more of payroll and/or accounting-related experience
  • Strong understanding of payroll systems, principles, and processes, including experience with filing payroll taxes
  • Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize and adapt in a variety of situations
  • Customer-service orientation
  • Ability to interact effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with people at all levels of the organization
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with the next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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