What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Tax Specialist position at LifeSkills Connection Inc.?
Payroll & Tax Specialist
Own multi-state payroll from start to finish, with a real team behind you — not just a processing queue.
LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring a Payroll & Tax Specialist to process multi-state payroll and keep us compliant with payroll tax requirements across our operating states and government contracts. You'll partner closely with our VP of Finance, our HR team, and Paycor as our payroll platform — this is a hands-on role with real ownership, not a back-office function nobody notices.
What You'll Do
- Process accurate, on-time multi-state payroll through Paycor for your assigned entities and contracts
- Keep payroll tax accounts current and registered as we grow into new states and locations
- Review and reconcile timekeeping data, working directly with supervisors and employees to resolve discrepancies
- Administer wage garnishments and other mandated deductions
- Support compliance with wage-and-hour requirements on our government contracts (FLSA, SCA) — we'll train you on the government-contracting specifics if you're new to that world
- Be a go-to resource for employees with pay and deduction questions
- Partner with Finance and HR rather than working in isolation — payroll here is a team sport
What You'll Bring
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field — or equivalent experience
- 3 years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Comfort with Excel and payroll/HRIS systems; Paycor and QuickBooks Online experience a plus, not required
- Government contracting, SCA, or prevailing wage exposure a plus — not something you need to already know
- CPP or FPC certification a plus, not required
Why LifeSkills Connection
Our mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development.
You'll join a mission-driven organization with a genuinely collaborative Finance and HR team — this role isn't meant to operate alone, and you'll have real support as you grow into the full scope of multi-state and government-contract payroll work.
Benefits Include
- Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
- 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
- Paid Holidays, PTO More
LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661, for assistance.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Payroll: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Manning, IA 51455 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000