Compliance Auditor - Payroll

LEGACY PROFESSIONALS LLP•Edina, MN

5d•$52,000 - $57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Compliance Auditor to work out of our Edina, MN office. About Us: We are a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Westchester, IL, Edina, MN and Schererville, IN. Our firm specializes in audit, accounting and tax services to employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profits organizations and governmental entities. We value our employees and offer a hybrid work environment to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Auditors will have the opportunity to work from employer locations, Legacy offices and remotely, as scheduling allows. Position Overview: We have developed an extensive department and maintain a full staff of compliance auditors dedicated exclusively to performing compliance audits. Our compliance audit department does not require an employee to be a CPA at any level. In this position, you will perform compliance audits for various fringe benefit funds to determine if an employer is contributing properly to the benefit funds on behalf of their employees. Initial assignments will include assisting experienced compliance auditors on compliance audit engagements and performing a wide range of audit support functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business related field. Accounting (Non-CPA path), Finance or business majors preferred or Associates degree with at least 2 years of related professional work experience
Strong analytical, research and technical skills
Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Excel
Teamwork and communications skills
Detail oriented and able to handle numerous assignments
Must have reliable transportation in order to drive to employer locations for audit assignments. Local travel will be required and out-of-town travel may be required at times

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with payroll systems/business checking accounts is a plus

Responsibilities

Read collective bargaining agreements and understand the basis upon which contributions should be made
Prepare audit files and set appointments
Perform fieldwork based on compliance audit program
Record payroll taxes
Classify employees
Record payroll
Review bank records such as accounts payable/check register
Prepare final audit report

Benefits

Great opportunity for growth within the firm
Opportunity to work closely with Managers, Senior Associates and Employers
Competitive benefits package (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account & dependent care account program)
Paid Parental Leave
Dress for your day attire – jeans in the office and professional attire at clients
Reimbursement for CFE review course and exam fees
Bonus when successfully completing the CFE exam
Payment for professional membership costs
Employee referral bonus
Fun firm sponsored social events