Payroll Specialist

Pay: 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience

Location: Madison, WI

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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• Join a growing, community-focused media organization with a collaborative and energetic culture.
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• Opportunity to own key payroll processes and make a direct impact on employee experience.
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• Work closely with leadership and accounting teams across the organization.
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• Stable role with a consistent schedule and strong visibility within the business.
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• Gain exposure to both payroll and accounting functions in a dynamic environment.
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• Team-oriented environment that values accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement.
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• Great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their payroll expertise.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Process payroll accurately and on time for employees across the organization.
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• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
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• Review timekeeping records and resolve payroll discrepancies.
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• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and provide exceptional internal customer service.
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• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting functions.
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• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data.
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Qualifications

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• Minimum of 2 years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software systems.
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• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
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• Strong communication and organizational skills.
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• Experience with payroll software and payroll tax processing is a plus.
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About the Team

This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced organization where your work directly supports employees and business operations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring processes run smoothly behind the scenes.

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