General Accountant

Company: LHH US
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Payroll Accountant We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage day-to-day payroll operations, general ledger activity, expense reporting, and cost accounting. This role processes weekly multi-state payroll, maintains system accuracy, prepares journal entries, and supports cost roll-ups and daily bank postings. Key Responsibilities Process weekly multi-state payroll for 150 employees Review timeclock data, verify hours, resolve discrepancies Set up garnishments, verify deductions, maintain payroll reports Prepare monthly hours reports & respond to tax inquiries Maintain payroll accruals and related GL entries Post daily banking activity and maintain cash management tracking Reconcile general ledger accounts and post payroll entries Review and approve expense reports; maintain expense reporting system Post credit card activity to the general ledger Maintain daily product cost roll-ups and update weekly KPIs Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications Required : BS/BA in Accounting 2 years of exempt & non-exempt payroll processing Strong knowledge of wage & hour laws and payroll tax regulations Experience with general ledger postings Preferred : ADP Workforce Now SAP Salary: $64,000-$87,000 annually Medical: BCBS Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA Dental: BCBS PPO plan Vision: EyeMed plan PTO: 2 weeks 401K Plan: 100% match up to 6% Paid Holidays Life Insurance: Basic life and AD&D 2x salary up to $500,000; company pays 100% of cost. Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability; company pays 100% of cost; LTD up to $13,000/month. If this aligns with your background, let's connect: 312-453-8061 michelle.barnard@ lhh.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Candidate Privacy Statement: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy Qualified applicants with arrest/conviction records will be considered per applicable laws. Pay Details: $64,000.00 to $87,000.00 per year Search managed by: Michelle Barnard Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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