Payroll Account Representative

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Payroll Account Representative position in our Champaign, IL office. Candidates may only be considered for fully onsite schedules.  

This position is responsible for providing support to Kemper CPA Group LLP’s accounting practice. The Payroll Account Representative is responsible for processing payroll and completing all related payroll functions for an assigned group of clients. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a basic understanding of payroll and tax withholdings for multiple states. This position is part-time with some additional hours expected during peak seasons.

Job Responsibilities  

• Process payrolls in an efficient manner within a technology-rich environment with minimal direction. 
• Set up new employees, revise existing employee information, enter time in the software accurately, and add or revise earning codes, deductions, third party payments, and direct deposits. 
• Understand withholdings for federal and state filings, including unemployment. 
• Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion.
• Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Competencies  

• Possesses or is pursuing an associate degree in accounting. 
• Two to three years of payroll experience. 
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of payroll assignments. 
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to clients and staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Take the initiative to complete the work assigned to you as well as stepping in to assist peers during peak volume periods. 
• Work under time constraints. 
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance. 

Pay and Benefits 

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate’s experience. Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee. 

Pay: $20-$23/hour 

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Paid sick leave  
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions 
• Health savings account 
• Flexible spending account 
• Professional development assistance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Wellness program 
• Referral programs 
• Flexible schedule 
• Access to investment advice 

How to Apply 

Please click on the Apply Now button below to submit your information. 

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

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