As one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois, the City of Champaign is a dynamic and welcoming community offering big city amenities with a hometown feel. The City is home to the University of Illinois, which offers world-class educational opportunities and cutting-edge innovation, driven by preeminent scholars and scientists from across the globe. Champaign offers the best of urban life with an abundance of arts and cultural opportunities, beautiful parks and trails, a vibrant downtown, Big Ten sporting events, and an affordable cost of living. Are you ready to join our team?
Job Summary: The Finance Department is seeking a payroll professional who is ready to grow their career by assuming responsibility for a large and complex payroll as a Payroll Specialist. Visit ChampaignIL.gov/jobs for full details, qualifications, and how to apply.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting annual salary: $73,554 - $83,734, DOQ.
Full-time, on-site, FLSA-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Application Deadline: Apply at ChampaignIL.gov/jobs by February 2, 2025; position will remain open until filled.
The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
Professional experience with processing payroll.
Experience with financial software applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified payroll professional or other related payroll certifications.
Experience in completing quarterly and annual payroll State and federal required reporting.
The City of Champaign. Proud of our Diverse Community!
The City of Champaign, Illinois, is a progressive, vibrant, and diverse community of 88,000 residents conveniently located at the convergence of three Interstates with Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis all within a short 2.5-hour drive. Home to the University of Illinois, our micro-urban community boasts a growing economy built on award-winning and innovative education, medical, research, technology, and manufacturing. Champaign is a family-friendly community filled with beautiful parks, diverse cultural opportunities, thriving Downtown and Campustown districts, affordable housing, and a stellar public library. With more than 500 employees, the City of Champaign offers great career opportunities for caring individuals who are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our residents. As a member of the City’s team, you will have the opportunity to transform how people live, work, and play in our wonderful community.
