C160C
Located in Green Bay, WI
Pay: 26-30
Job Full Description
Express Employment Professionals is looking to add a detail-oriented Payroll/Bookkeeping Specialist to their team! Do you have a strong background in managing payroll across multiple entities and handling complex reporting scenarios as well as a deep understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and tax compliance? If so, then this may be the job for you. The right candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and capable of handling a wide range of payroll and accounting responsibilities with minimal oversight.
Payroll/Bookkeeping Specialist job highlights:
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday afternoons off
- Pay is $26-30/hour, based on experience.
- Evaluation-to-hire, meaning the company wants you long term!
Payroll/Bookkeeping Specialist Responsibilities:
- Administer and process payroll for various companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws.
- Utilize QuickBooks Online and Desktop applications to manage payroll functions and payroll-related correspondence from the IRS, Wisconsin Department of Revenue (WDR), and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to perform full-cycle bookkeeping including monthly and quarterly reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax obligations, including federal (EFTPS), state income tax (MTA), and state unemployment (DWD) payments.
- Complete quarterly and annual payroll filings, including preparation of W-2s, 1099s, and related reports.
- Prepare and file Wisconsin sales tax returns, applying knowledge of sales tax regulations including exemptions for industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and rules for interstate transactions.
- Compile and reconcile financial data to assist with tax return preparation, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and complete.
- Interpret and respond to tax notices and support additional accounting tasks as needed in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.
Payroll/Bookkeeping Specialist Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of hands-on payroll experience, particularly with multi-company payroll structures.
- Advanced working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop for both payroll and accounting.
- Solid understanding of federal and state payroll tax rules, including deposit schedules and reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with EFTPS, MTA, DWD systems, and related compliance procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and file Wisconsin sales tax returns and apply rules for exemptions and out-of-state transactions.
- Skilled in preparing reconciliations and adjusting entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to respond effectively to inquiries or notices from government agencies.
- Prior experience with Sage accounting software is preferred but not required.
Benefits offered upon hire:
- Medical Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401K
- Free Employee Assistance Program, Training, and Scholarship Opportunities
- Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.
To Apply: Submit a resume to Jobs.GreenBayWI@ExpressPros.com, apply online at Expresspros.com, or give us a call at 920-940-6000.
Green Bay, WI
3373
2271 Fox Heights Lane
Green Bay, WI 54304
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