Payroll Auditor Entry Level 2026
About The Position
Withum is seeking an Entry Level Payroll Auditor I to join our Employee Benefits Fund Audit team. No CPA or prior audit experience is required. Through comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, you'll develop the skills needed to build a successful career in payroll compliance auditing. As a Payroll Auditor I, you'll work directly with employers to verify compliance with employee benefit plan requirements, analyze payroll records, and help ensure accurate employer contributions to trust funds. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Proficient in MS Excel (logical formulas & pivot tables), Word, and Adobe Acrobat
- Comfortable traveling to employer locations, or performing audits remotely as needed (or hybrid of both)
Nice To Haves
- Organized self-starter with a strong work ethic and eager to learn
- Professional in both written and verbal communication who can distill complex ideas into concise statements
- Ability to demonstrate resilience under pressure and passion to do the right thing placing personal and Firm integrity above all else
- Resourceful critical thinker who can size up a situation, extract relevant information, and efficiently complete assignments
Responsibilities
- Audit employer contributions made to employee benefit plans to verify compliance with contractual requirements
- Communicate with employers to schedule audits, request supporting documentation, and discuss audit findings
- Conduct audits remotely or travel to employer locations as needed
- Perform compliance testing, analyze payroll records, and reconcile payroll data with trust fund records
- Collaborate with managers and senior team members to address audit questions and resolve complex issues
- Prepare payroll audit reports for management review
- Provide timely and accurate status updates on assigned engagements
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
