MRA Recruiting Services · 8 hours ago
Senior Payroll Analyst and Staff Accountant
McHenry, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expMedela LLC is a healthcare company known for its research-based breast milk feeding and baby products. They are seeking a detail-driven Senior Payroll Analyst & Staff Accountant to ensure accurate payroll processing, tax reporting, and financial integrity across the organization.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Perform detailed payroll analysis, ensuring accuracy of hours, wages, deductions, and labor allocations
Manage all aspects of payroll tax compliance, including multi-state payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s, etc.)
Ability to effectively partner with 3rd party payroll company
Partner with HR and operations to ensure correct labor reporting for a manufacturing environment, including shift differentials, overtime, incentives, etc
Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and prepare monthly journal entries
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll and compensation
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency
Support audits (internal, external, payroll, workers’ compensation, etc.) with required documentation and analysis
Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations, employment laws, and tax codes
Assisting with monthly closings
Balance Sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate statements
Intercompany Reconciliations
Monthly journal entries
Fixed Asset Maintenance
Back up to Accounts Payable
Cost Controlling
Expense Report Compliance Audits & Training
Vendor Master Maintenance
AP Monthly Metrics Reporting
Other duties
Process sales tax returns
Tax certificate maintenance/audits
Corporate Credit Card Admin
1099 Reporting
Custom Duties Reconciliation
Unclaimed Property Reporting
Support audit tasks and objectives
Support projects as needed
Support the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
3–5+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on payroll
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, sumif, and Vlookups
Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally
Understanding of accounts payable functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-shift environments strongly preferred
Experience with SAP and Workday preferred
Company
MRA Recruiting Services
MRA is not a staffing firm/agency. Our recruiting team specializes in employer-branded recruitment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase