Payroll - Finance Assistant

Payroll - Finance Assistant

Kelly Services is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support payroll and day-to-day accounting operations for our client in Arlington Heights. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on payroll experience who also enjoys working with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll, verify employee hours and time-off records, and maintain accurate payroll reports and accruals.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with applicable employment laws and union requirements.
• Review and process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, assign appropriate general ledger codes, and coordinate payments.
• Prepare customer invoices, record incoming payments, prepare deposits, and monitor outstanding receivables.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and documentation.
• Process employee pay and benefit changes and assist with annual benefits open enrollment.
• Maintain confidential employee and financial records and follow established accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of payroll experience; union payroll experience is preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Paycom payroll and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Familiarity with retirement plans, including IMRF and MissionSquare 457(b).
• Accounting, finance, or business coursework or degree.

Schedule & Compensation

• $ 33$37 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Approximately 24 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling.
• Primarily on-site, with occasional remote flexibility.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential to transition into a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to View email address on click.appcast.io for immediate consideration.