Peak6Group

Senior Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$79k-$99kDetected 37 days ago

C++AccountingHRHRISProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeNetSuite

About the role

PEAK6 is a leading investment firm headquartered in Chicago.
Today, we leverage our technical ingenuity and operational ability across a number of investment areas, spanning early- to mid-stage growth capital, operational control, trading, and sports management, with an eye toward providing value to the customer.
As a member of the payroll team at PEAK6, you'll have a big impact on the firm by adding your payroll and analytical experience to our organization and employees in a rapidly growing environment and team.

The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results.
Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses.
Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system.
Support the payroll manager with year-end W-2 preparation including processing, balancing, adjustments, and amendments.
Collaborate with internal partners in Human Resources and Finance to facilitate and improve payroll processes.
Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.

5+ years of experience in a fast-paced payroll environment exhibiting proficiency in all aspects of day-to-day payroll operations under the financial umbrella.
Working knowledge of federal and state payroll policies, including FLSA laws, overtime, and termination regulations.
Working knowledge of Workday and related reporting tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation is a plus.
Familiarity with general accounting principles and accounting systems
NetSuite experience is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

$79,000-$98,750
Work directly with external auditors to provide requested information for annual audits.

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.
We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things.
PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

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