Withum · 1 day ago
Entry Level Payroll Auditor 2026
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$53K/yr - $70K/yrWithum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of Strength in today’s modern business landscape. The Entry Level Payroll Auditor will be responsible for auditing employer contributions, communicating with employers, and preparing audit reports, while receiving comprehensive training for career growth.
AccountingAdvertisingConsultingEdTechFinanceFinancial ServicesMedia and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Audit employer contributions made to trust funds (employee benefit plans) to verify employer compliance with contract requirements
Communicate directly with employers to confirm scheduled appointments, coordinate requests for records, and discuss findings
Travel to employer locations to conduct audits on site, or remotely, depending on client needs and travel constraints
Work independently and under supervision to perform compliance testing, analyze payroll data, and reconcile with trust fund data sets
Frequently work with managers and senior staff to resolve audit questions and challenges
Prepare payroll audit reports for senior and/or management review
Provide management with timely and accurate status reports on current work
Qualification
Required
4-year college degree
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Organized self-starter with a strong work ethic
Eager to learn
Effective communicator in both written and verbal communication
Ability to distill complex ideas into concise statements
Demonstrate resilience under pressure
Passion to do the right thing placing personal and Firm integrity above all else
Resourceful critical thinker
Ability to size up a situation and extract relevant information
Proficient in MS Excel (logical formulas & pivot tables), Word, and Adobe Acrobat
Comfortable traveling to employer locations or performing audits remotely as needed
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance
Company
Withum
Withum is a accounting and consulting firm focus on technology and media.
Founded in 1974
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Bourke
Managing Director Advisory Services
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Val Orekhov
Partner
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