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Payroll Specialist

The Kelly Group
Decatur, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
The Kelly Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for its Decatur, Illinois, office. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of clerical and/or accounting experience.

This position requires the ability to perform these essential duties:

  • Payroll practices and procedures: knowledge of Federal, State, and local employment regulations and tax processing
  • Efficient data input skills maintaining critical accuracy
  • Divisional/job financial reporting, payroll liabilities and accruals
  • Perform necessary paperwork for employee setup, garnishments, and taxes, and research and resolve discrepancies, missing information and employee inquiries
  • Knowledge of the payroll cycle and the impact on the general ledger

Other Preferred Qualifications Sought Include

  • Multi-state payroll experience with strong analytical background
  • Knowledge of time and material and contract practices
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Understanding the monthly and quarterly payroll filings
  • Excellent customer and employee communication
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality

The Kelly Group offers a complete benefits package, including a 401(k) plan and health, life and dental insurance.

EEO STATEMENT

The Kelly Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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