Payroll Specialist | Wheaton Park District

What will you do?

We are looking for someone who would be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all payroll functions, journal entries, and reports.  

• Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data accurately.  Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Performs various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provide general ledger support.
• Maintain accurate records for full-time employees’ vacation, personal and sick time, including the annual sick reimbursement, and part-time employees’ paid time off and answer all employee inquiries.
• Enter all new and rehired employee information accurately into the payroll and time keeping systems.
• Prepare and transmit monthly IMRF report and payment, review employee hours and IMRF status quarterly.
• Reconcile and pay invoices for benefits such as Aflac, Prepaid Legal, 457b, etc. in a timely manner.
• Reconcile and review quarterly 941, annual W-2’s, and annual workers’ compensation payroll audit.
• Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.

Why should you apply?

The Wheaton Park District is a dynamic place to work with competitive compensation and amazing benefits. Park districts are all about leisure, recreation, and conservation. If this interests you, we offer the following:

• $24.00 – $28.00 per hour.
• Health (HMO or PPO), with very low employee contribution for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid vision insurance for the employee
• 100% employer paid life insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary.
• Health insurance incentive up to $4,500 per year.
• FSA and Dependent Care pre-tax via payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, including employer contributions
• Paid time off including 12 sick days per year, 12 vacation days, 2 personal days (pro-rated first year), 12 ½ holidays.
• Free use of fitness center, two pools, golf, and entrance to Cosley Zoo to employees and family members eligible for insurance coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement, discounts on merchandise, professional memberships, and other voluntary benefits.

What it takes…

To be considered for this position, we are looking for:

• Associate degree or equivalent with two (2) or more years’ experience.
• Working knowledge of the Affordable Care Act.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough working knowledge of Federal and State laws pertaining to payroll.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines; great problem solving, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills,
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment.

The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V