Payroll Specialist IV - UIC Commercial Services

Payroll Accountant

UIC Commercial Services is seeking a Payroll Accountant responsible for ensuring the accurate processing and recording of company payrolls. This role provides timely and accurate financial reporting related to payroll activities and prepares quarterly federal and state payroll tax returns. The Payroll Accountant plays a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, and contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations.

Essential functions will include :

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and guidelines.
• Process accurate garnishment calculations and ensure compliance with court orders.
• Prepare and file quarterly federal and state payroll tax reports.
• Compile and generate payroll reports summarizing earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and withholdings.
• Process timely federal and state tax payments, as well as 401(k) contributions and withholdings.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by gathering and analyzing relevant information.
• Provide payroll-related information and respond to employee and management inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the finance department.

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UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. EOE / D / V.