About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

• Process recurring payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
• Review employee time and payroll information prior to processing; identify and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including pay changes, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related information.
• Assist with payroll for employees across multiple locations and states.
• Review timekeeping information and collaborate with employees and managers to resolve missing or inaccurate records.
• Process payroll adjustments, off-cycle checks, and other employee changes as required.
• Respond professionally to employee inquiries about pay, deductions, timekeeping, and related payroll matters.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and records in HRIS/payroll systems.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and review payroll reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Support payroll tax and compliance activities and prepare required reporting.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational teams to ensure payroll data is communicated and processed correctly.
• Assist with year-end payroll tasks and any required tax or benefit reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and better system utilization.
• Support additional payroll- or HR-related projects as responsibilities evolve.

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Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred (Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field).
• Entry-level candidates with relevant education and a strong interest in payroll are encouraged to apply.
• 2+ years payroll, accounting, HR, or related experience preferred but not required.
• Multi-state payroll experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces (manufacturing or similar environments) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Comfortable working with numbers, employee data, and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and ability to learn payroll/HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to assist employees and managers professionally.
• Dependable and trustworthy when handling sensitive information.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within payroll over time.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000–$70,000 per year (salary depends on experience and qualifications).
• This role may be eligible for discretionary incentive programs and company-sponsored benefits subject to program rules.

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Location & Work Context

• Based in Fitchburg, WI. The role supports employees across multiple locations (may include multi-state payroll processing).
• This position is with a confidential client in the Accounting & Finance industry.
• Candidates should be willing to work with internal teams (HR, Accounting, Operations) and maintain timely communication to meet payroll schedules.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that can share this opportunity and additional matched roles with qualified applicants.
• Candidates who apply through Careertakes may receive access to other positions that match their skills and preferences.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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