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We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a collaborative team in Naperville, Illinois on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will support high-volume payroll operations for a multi-location restaurant environment while also contributing to reporting and broader accounting needs. The ideal candidate brings strong Paycor experience, confidence working in Excel, and a flexible approach to supporting a small team.
Job Responsibility:
Manage recurring payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring timely and accurate pay each cycle
Use Paycor to review hours, validate payroll details, and complete weekly payroll activities for assigned groups
Partner with restaurant managers to gather payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and confirm reporting accuracy before payroll is finalized
Prepare spending and payroll-related reports by extracting and organizing system data for monthly client reporting needs
Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Assist with additional accounting tasks as business needs arise, contributing to a team-oriented work environment
Work extensively in Excel to analyze payroll information, reconcile data, and support reporting activities
Support payroll-related processes connected to Restaurant 365 as needed, with training provided on the system if required.
Requirements:
At least 2 years of payroll experience, including hands-on responsibility for processing payroll from start to finish
Proven proficiency with Paycor and the ability to begin contributing without formal system training
Strong Excel skills with experience handling payroll data, reporting, and reconciliations
Comfortable managing payroll in a high-volume environment with hourly and salaried employees
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve payroll issues
Willingness to support cross-functional accounting work in addition to core payroll responsibilities
Experience with multi-location or restaurant payroll operations is highly valuable.
Nice to have:
Experience with multi-location or restaurant payroll operations