Payroll and Accounting Specialist (Hybrid)

Job overview

The Payroll and Accounting Specialist role is hybrid in Bensenville, IL, with four days in the office and one day working from home. Pay is $27–$30 per hour. The role supports payroll and accounting operations across multiple states and business entities. The specialist processes payroll and supports billing, invoicing, and accounts payable, resolving discrepancies and using payroll systems and Excel to analyze information. Accurate, timely work helps employees and internal teams while supporting client billing and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Process high-volume payroll accurately and on time across multiple states and business entities
• review payroll data and troubleshoot discrepancies
• partner with internal teams to resolve payroll questions
• manage client billing and invoicing
• support accounts payable by reviewing and processing invoices
• use Excel and payroll systems to organize and analyze information
• work with AI-supported systems and new technology.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll and accounting specialist

hybrid

full-time

bensenville il

verstela

multi-state payroll

high-volume payroll

accounts payable

client billing

excel

ai-supported systems

$27–$30/hr

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• life and long-term disability insurance
• wellness program
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• consumer discounts
• 401(k) match
• paid holidays
• PTO
• paid community service time
• paid parental leave.

Why this role

Requires at least three years of payroll and accounting experience and experience with high-volume, multi-state, multi-entity payroll. Schedule includes four days from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and one day from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM CT, or a consistent 10:00 AM–7:00 PM CT schedule.

About the employer

Verstela is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Employer Organizations. Sector: 56.