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Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association

Payroll Specialist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Nichols, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.

$50,445 / year median in Iowa

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Looking for a rewarding opportunity where your bookkeeping and payroll expertise can make a real difference in Iowa's agricultural community? Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its team in Nichols, IA. Employees enjoy outstanding work/life balance and the option for remote work in the future. As a Payroll Specialist , the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting clients' financial and payroll needs. For more than 70 years, Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association has helped Iowa farmers achieve their goals by providing trusted business management services to individual farm operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete bookkeeping tasks and reconcile bank statements Process weekly and monthly payroll requests Prepare and submit client quarterly, and year-end tax filings Electronically file W-2's, 1099's, state and Federal tax forms and reports Assist in resolving client payroll Federal State tax inquiries and questions Maintain communication with clients concerning payroll tax law changes

Job Requirements:

High school diploma/GED, required; associate or bachelor's degree, preferred 2+ years of payroll experience required Tax experience and familiarity with Iowa Sales Tax is aplus Familiarity with accounting software (PC Mars, QuickBooks, etc.) Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Ready to put your bookkeeping and payroll expertise to work with a trusted organization? Apply today. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws. Application Question(s): Do you have experience with quarterly and year-end tax filing? Are you familiar with Iowa sales tax requirements?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

payroll processing: 2 years (Required) bookkeeping : 2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Nichols, IA 52766 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person