Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Verstela
Bensenville, IL
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with multi-state payroll experience who thrive in hybrid work arrangements and enjoy analytical problem-solving in a service-oriented environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with multi-state payroll and accounting experience who enjoy analytical work
    — “supporting payroll and accounting operations across multiple states and business entities”
  • Professionals comfortable with AI-supported systems and process innovation
    — “Work with AI-supported systems and new technology designed to improve payroll processes and efficiency”
  • Individuals who value service excellence and align with a mission-driven company culture
    — “we are successful when we help others become successful”

Things to consider

  • Must be available for 4 days in the office with potential for a rotating or consistent schedule
    — “Hybrid, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home”
  • Requires handling high-volume payroll in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
    — “you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with multi-state payroll systems and Excel data analysis in your resume
    — “Process high-volume payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and business entities”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll and billing data
    — “Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues before they impact employees”
  • Showcase your adaptability to new technologies and problem-solving mindset in interviews
    — “Comfort working with AI-supported systems and evolving technology”
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What success looks like

  • accurate payroll processing
  • client billing and invoicing
Typical background
payroll and accounting experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll ProcessingAccounting KnowledgeExcel SkillsAttention To DetailProblem-solving

Preferred

Ai-supported Systems

Stack & domain

ExcelPivottablesXlookupVlookupAi-supported SystemsAttention To DetailProblem-solvingAdaptabilityPayrollAccounting

About the role

Original posting from Verstela via Greenhouse

At Verstela, we don’t just fill jobs—we create success stories for the talent, clients and communities we serve.

Our guiding principle is simple: we are successful when we help others become successful.

Year after year, we're named to ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing list, a testament to our ongoing commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

As a Payroll & Accounting Specialist, you’ll play an important role in supporting both payroll and accounting operations across multiple states and business entities. You’ll be responsible for accurate payroll processing while also supporting client billing, invoicing, and accounts payable.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve, so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with change, learns quickly, and enjoys solving problems. This role is a strong fit for someone who brings solid payroll experience along with accounting knowledge and is ready to take a more analytical approach to their work.

You will:

Process high-volume payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and business entities.

Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues before they impact employees.

Partner with internal teams to research and resolve payroll-related questions.

Manage client billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely processing

Support Accounts Payable, including reviewing and processing invoices and resolving discrepancies.

Use Excel and payroll systems to review, organize, and analyze payroll information.

Work with AI-supported systems and new technology designed to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

You have:

At least 3 years of payroll and accounting experience.

Experience processing high-volume, multi-state, and multi-entity payroll.

Strong Excel skills, including experience with PivotTables and lookup functions such as XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Comfort working with AI-supported systems and evolving technology.

An analytical, problem-solving mindset and the ability to look beyond task completion to understand and resolve issues.

The ability to adapt to ongoing changes in processes, priorities, and business needs.

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 an hour

Schedule: Hybrid, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

The standard rotating schedule includes 4 days from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and 1 day from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT. We are also open to someone who prefers a consistent 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT schedule.

Benefits

Medical, Dental Vision

Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Consumer Discount Program Membership

401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

8 Paid Holidays

15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) the first year

3 days of Paid Community Service Time (CTO)

3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, plus PTO match of up to 3 weeks

Want to Take the Next Step?

If you’re an experienced payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, learning new systems, and finding better ways to get the work done, we’d love to hear from you.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organization that's consistently in the top 2% of staffing companies nationwide, we invite you to join us on our mission of creating success stories daily.

Source: Verstela careers (Greenhouse)

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