Payroll Accountant

Description We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a collaborative team in Naperville, Illinois on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will support high-volume payroll operations for a multi-location restaurant environment while also contributing to reporting and broader accounting needs. The ideal candidate brings strong Paycor experience, confidence working in Excel, and a flexible approach to supporting a small team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage recurring payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring timely and accurate pay each cycle.
• Use Paycor to review hours, validate payroll details, and complete weekly payroll activities for assigned groups.
• Partner with restaurant managers to gather payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and confirm reporting accuracy before payroll is finalized.
• Prepare spending and payroll-related reports by extracting and organizing system data for monthly client reporting needs.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with additional accounting tasks as business needs arise, contributing to a team-oriented work environment.
• Work extensively in Excel to analyze payroll information, reconcile data, and support reporting activities.
• Support payroll-related processes connected to Restaurant 365 as needed, with training provided on the system if required. Requirements
• At least 2 years of payroll experience, including hands-on responsibility for processing payroll from start to finish.
• Proven proficiency with Paycor and the ability to begin contributing without formal system training.
• Strong Excel skills with experience handling payroll data, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Comfortable managing payroll in a high-volume environment with hourly and salaried employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve payroll issues.
• Willingness to support cross-functional accounting work in addition to core payroll responsibilities.
• Experience with multi-location or restaurant payroll operations is highly valuable.

The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 an hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .