About this opportunity
Withum lists this Payroll Auditor Entry Level 2026 opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Job Description:
Withum is seeking an Entry Level Payroll Auditor I to join our Employee Benefits Fund Audit team. No CPA or prior audit experience is required. Through comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, you'll develop the skills needed to build a successful career in payroll compliance auditing.
As a Payroll Auditor I, you'll work directly with employers to verify compliance with employee benefit plan requirements, analyze payroll records, and help ensure accurate employer contributions to trust funds. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
How You'll Spend Your Time
Audit employer contributions made to employee benefit plans to verify compliance with contractual requirements
Communicate with employers to schedule audits, request supporting documentation, and discuss audit findings
Conduct audits remotely or travel to employer locations as needed
Perform compliance testing, analyze payroll records, and reconcile payroll data with trust fund records
Collaborate with managers and senior team members to address audit questions and resolve complex issues
Prepare payroll audit reports for management review
Provide timely and accurate status updates on assigned engagements
The Kinds of People We Want to Talk To
Positive Thinker : an organized self-starter with a strong work ethic and eager to learn
Effective Communicator : a professional in both written and verbal communication who can distill complex ideas into concise statements
Ethically Responsible : ability to demonstrate resilience under pressure and passion to do the right thing placing personal and Firm integrity above all else
Analytical : a resourceful critical thinker who can size up a situation, extract relevant information, and efficiently complete assignments
Tech Savvy : proficient in MS Excel (logical formulas & pivot tables), Word, and Adobe Acrobat
Flexible : comfortable traveling to employer locations, or performing audits remotely as needed (or hybrid of both)
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Withum requires all Payroll Auditor I team members to have a 4-year college degree. Although auditors typically have a business administration background, many come to us from the social sciences having honed critical thinking and communication skills in these disciplines.
Additional Information
This position is not remote
Travel may be required based on client needs
No sponsorship is available for this position
California & Washington Salary Range: $53,000 - $70,000
Final compensation is based on factors including location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Withum also offers a competitive benefits package and performance-based bonus opportunities for eligible employees.
Learn more about our careers and benefits at Withum Careers.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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