Payroll and Benefits Accounting Associate

Your Next Chapter in Payroll and Benefits

Based in Minneapolis, MN 55414, this role blends payroll accuracy with supportive collaboration across HR and Accounting. If you’re energized by details and enjoy helping colleagues, you’ll thrive here.

Why this role matters

Every pay cycle tells a story of trust. You’ll safeguard that trust by ensuring correct hours, deductions, benefits, and tax forms—while keeping leadership informed through clear reporting.

Could this be you?

• Do you enjoy turning timecards and benefit updates into flawless paychecks—every time?
• Are you comfortable answering employee questions and untangling discrepancies?
• Can you produce clean reports and support year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation?
• Do you stay current with payroll rules and best practices?
• Are you ready to jump in with AP/AR tasks to help the broader Accounting team?

What you’ll do

• Process payroll for all employees with accuracy and timeliness.
• Keep meticulous payroll records: hours worked, deductions, and benefits changes.
• Respond to payroll inquiries, investigate issues, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and deliver payroll reports to management.
• Assist in producing year-end tax forms, including W-2s and 1099s.
• Track evolving payroll regulations and apply best practices for compliance.
• Collaborate with HR on benefit and deduction administration.
• Support Accounting with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and related duties.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a payroll clerk or similar role.
• Strong capability with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• UKG payroll exposure preferred.

Core strengths

• Payroll processing
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)

Ready to make every paycheck count? Apply and help us deliver accuracy with care.