Job Overview

Express Employment Professionals is seeking candidates for a local Dubuque company looking for a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to support payroll processing, bookkeeping, and general office finance functions. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented with strong payroll tax experience and the ability to support both accounting and administrative needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll, including tax filings, registrations, and payments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Resolve payroll tax issues and agency inquiries
• Maintain general ledger entries and assist with reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports and support bookkeeping functions
• Track fixed assets and assist with AP/GL tasks
• Support executive administrative duties as needed
• Maintain accurate records in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks)

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting support experience
• Strong payroll processing and tax compliance knowledge
• Experience with payroll tax filings and agency communication
• QuickBooks proficiency (ProAdvisor preferred)
• General ledger, reconciliation, and financial reporting experience
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• QuickBooks experience
• Payroll service or multi-client payroll experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills