Senior Payroll Administrator - Payroll Analyst

AKIRA opened its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago in 2002. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores, as well as a thriving ecommerce business. AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. AKIRA’s culture has a distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors, the core principle for all employees is to Act and Think Like an Owner​, and this belief is reflected across all areas of the company. 

The Position

Senior Payroll Administrator/Analyst

Location

Chicago, IL

Overview

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator with very strong Excel experience and excellent organizational and communication skills to support our Finance and HR department. Hours for this position will be in the office, Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (or 8am-4pm) and will report to the Payroll Manager. 

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for data entry, data audits, and connecting all of the information into a fully-checked payroll workbook to push through ADP. The Payroll Administrator will also handle the accounting portion of the role - entering journals into Quickbooks. The Payroll Administrator should be extremely comfortable using Excel, technologically savvy overall, and has excellent leadership and communication skills, in addition to maintaining a positive attitude and flexible approach with changing priorities. 

Responsibilities: 

• Required to be in the office M-F
• Pull various reports using Excel
• Handle various audits of data for compliance
• Assist in HR tasks related to employee maintenance
• Learn and take over payroll files
• Handle payroll-related accounting
• Handle payroll-related issues
• Other tasks as they arise

Skills/Qualifications:

• Very strong Excel - ability to understand how to work spreadsheets, use formulas, etc. is critical for this role
• Technologically savvy - can pick up new software quickly
• Extremely positive attitude
• Very strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Highly motivated - looking for growth

Benefits and Perks:

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and an employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

Job Type: Full Time