Job Title: Accounting Associate
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Moline, IL 61265
Duration: 12 Months
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Summary
Accounting professional focused on payroll processing, financial data analysis, and reconciliation activities. This role involves handling complex payroll calculations, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities (Mobile-Friendly)
• Process payroll (earnings, deductions, withholdings)
• Analyze payroll data to ensure accurate net pay
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies independently
• Communicate with employees regarding payroll queries
• Prepare and generate financial and payroll reports
• Extract, combine, and analyze financial data
• Maintain document management and reporting systems
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards
• Use finance systems (SAP, IBM tools) for data processing
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll data
Core Duties
• Payroll processing & reconciliation
• Financial data analysis & reporting
• Issue resolution & discrepancy handling
• Compliance & audit support
• Documentation & system management
Work Environment / Role Nature
• Office-based accounting / payroll role
• Moderate independence with minimal supervision
• Data-heavy, accuracy-focused environment
• Cross-functional communication (HR, employees, finance)
Required Skills
• Payroll processing & analysis – 1–3 years
• Data analysis & reporting – 1–3 years
• Excel & financial systems – 1+ year
• Communication skills – 1+ year
• Attention to detail & confidentiality – 1+ year
Preferred Skills
• SAP – 1+ year
• Payroll tax knowledge – 1+ year
• IBM/Host systems (TSO, RMDS) – 1+ year
• Accounting / finance background – 1+ year
• Document management systems – 1+ year
Technical / Functional Exposure
• Payroll systems & processing – 1–3 years
• Financial reporting & reconciliation – 1–3 years
• Data extraction & analysis – 1+ year
• Compliance & regulatory adherence – 1+ year
• ERP systems (SAP) – 1+ year
Education / Experience
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Business (preferred)
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting or payroll experience
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