Compliance Auditor - Payroll

LEGACY PROFESSIONALS LLP•Westchester, IL

1d•$56,000 - $59,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Legacy Professionals LLP is hiring a Compliance Auditor for its specialized Payroll Compliance Audit Department, which audits employers on behalf of employee benefit funds throughout the country. The role investigates whether employers meet obligations under collective bargaining agreements by analyzing payroll, tax, disbursement, and financial records, wage rates, and benefit contributions. The work supports employee benefit funds in determining whether employers have properly reported work and made required contributions. The position includes hands-on training alongside experienced auditors. The auditor will learn to analyze payroll and financial records, interpret labor agreements, identify discrepancies, and prepare reports. As experience grows, the employee may take on greater responsibility and advance along a defined path from Payroll Compliance Auditor to Senior Auditor and Audit Manager. This is not an accounting role; a CPA or CPA pursuit is neither required nor preferred. The position is based in Westchester, Illinois, with local travel to employer locations and occasional overnight or out-of-town travel as assignment needs require. Hybrid work opportunities may be available subject to training, performance, scheduling, and business needs. Reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics, mathematics, or a related field is preferred; the posting lists a 4 Year Degree as the education level.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in records.
Proficiency with general computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Ability to learn complex requirements, apply sound judgment, and progressively take ownership of assignments.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external contacts.
Reliable transportation for travel to employer locations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and working with large datasets.
Familiarity with payroll systems, employee timekeeping records, financial statements, or business banking records.
Prior audit experience is not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Review collective bargaining agreements to understand applicable wage rates, classifications, work rules, and benefit contribution requirements.
Organize audit documentation, prepare workpapers, and coordinate audit appointments with employers.
Examine payroll registers, employee time records, tax records, accounts payable, check registers, and other supporting documentation.
Learn and use AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, including extracting, organizing, and analyzing large volumes of payroll and financial data.
Analyze employee classifications, hours worked, wages paid, and benefit contributions to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
Identify, investigate, and document discrepancies between reported information and supporting records.
Communicate with employers and other parties to obtain records, clarify questions, and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare clear, accurate audit workpapers and final audit reports.
Manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines and maintaining audit quality.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary of $56,000–$59,000, based on qualifications and experience.
Hands-on training and ongoing support from experienced auditors and managers.
Professional development, increased responsibility, and advancement opportunities.
Hybrid work opportunities, subject to training, performance, scheduling, and business needs.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
Flexible spending and dependent care account programs.
Reimbursement for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) review course and examination fees, with a bonus upon successful completion of the CFE examination.
Payment of eligible professional membership costs.
Employee referral bonus program.
Casual office attire and firm-sponsored social events.