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Brilliant®

Associate Payroll Accountant

Brilliant®, Lisle, Illinois, United States, 60532

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Job Title Associate Payroll Accountant

Location 100% Remote

Pay Range $27/HR-$29/HR (Based on Experience & Qualifications)

Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Summary Brilliant Financial Staffing is engaged in a search for a payroll accountant for a client in the food manufacturing industry. The position is a long‑term contract (minimum six months) with potential extension, 100% remote, and the client requires immediate availability to interview and start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Balance and validate payroll postings to the general ledger for multiple employers and ledgers

Allocate payroll‑ and tax‑related expenses through journal entries

Monitor and prepare payroll accruals and perform account validations to ensure accurate reporting of outstanding liabilities

Prepare and reconcile multiple bank account validations

Assist with preparing, coding, and processing of invoices

Meet strict month‑end close deadlines

Determine and monitor intercompany general ledger posting requirements

Ensure all balance sheet accruals accurately reflect outstanding payroll‑related liabilities

Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data

Qualifications

Prior payroll accountant or general ledger accounting experience – required

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume corporate environment (large‑company experience strongly preferred)

Strong technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn and navigate large ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Advanced Excel skills, including comfort working within existing VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Bachelor’s degree – preferred, not required

Manufacturing industry experience – preferred, not required

EEO Statement Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Human Resources

Industry Staffing and Recruiting

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