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Payroll Specialist

Milestones Group
Manchester, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Company: Milestones Group

Location: Manchester, Iowa

Reports to: Lacey Carroll & Tammy Feldmann Kelchen

Primary Function

Perform payroll & bookkeeping activities and day-to-day tasks as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll tasks for clients

· Prepare financial statements and provide bookkeeping services for clients

· Develop client relationships

· Assist with workflow on office projects with staff.

· Work individually or as a team on tax/accounting projects

· Remain up-to-date on payroll and tax practices and changes in applicable laws

· Any other tasks as needed - to be determined

Educational and/or Other Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

· Prior relevant work experience is preferred – background in accounting, payroll, tax and computer software programs is a plus, but will consider candidates with less experience who display the necessary attributes for job success.

· Experience with general ledger and QuickBooks experience is preferred

· Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

· Attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills

· Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on a variety of tasks and projects

· Willing to be challenged and provide accurate work in a timely manner

Organizational Relationships

  • Contact with management, co-workers, vendors and clients –requiring reasonable tact, discretion, consistency, self-expression and professionalism
  • Must have the ability to handle confidential information regarding clients, the company, vendors and be able to maintain that confidentiality in a professional manner

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.51 - $28.31 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28

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