Payroll Assistant

Wage Range: $20.00–$26.50 per hour
Location: Corporate Office – Highland, IL

At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, our patients and our people come first. We are proud of our culture, our growth, and our recognition as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s top franchise brands.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to support our Payroll team with day-to-day processing, payroll tax tasks, and general administrative support. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who is eager to expand their payroll knowledge in a supportive and fast-paced environment

Payroll & Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with processing multi-state payroll, including reviewing timesheets, verifying hours, and entering payroll data accurately.
• Support payroll tax tasks such as reviewing tax reports, assisting with state/local registrations, and ensuring timely and compliant filings.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure accuracy across systems.
• Respond to internal payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and timely communication.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, document organization, and file maintenance.
• Support special payroll or HR projects as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience or coursework related to payroll, accounting, or payroll tax preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and comfort handling confidential information.
• Experience with Office 365; prior payroll system experience is a plus.
• Positive attitude, problem-solving mindset, and eagerness to learn payroll processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, and more
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

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