Payroll Specialist

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Chicago, IL

25d • $72,000 - $77,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing the bi-weekly multi-jurisdictional payroll accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with Federal, State and Local Laws.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years of multi-state payroll processing
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Kronos timekeeping software
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of basic accounting and payroll practices
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
• A commitment to quality of finished product
• Ability to problem solve

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly multi-jurisdictional payrolls, including calculating pay for new hires, terminations and employees on leave of absence.
• Load non-exempt hours files, including those for hourly attorneys and load bi-weekly HR employee and deduction files into ADP
• Run bi-weekly general ledgers for Finance, overtime reports, and ZBR totals.
• Audit bi-weekly payrolls for accuracy at the end of each quarter and at year-end to ensure W-2 accuracy.
• Download weekly 401k reports, including Contributions, Paid Loans and Loan Origination Reports
• Run reports for Accounting and HR as needed
• Run ad-hoc projects as assigned

Benefits

• Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees