--- title: Payroll Accountant at Lcs in Des Moines, IA description: Lcs is hiring for the Payroll Accountant role in Des Moines, IA. Pays $45K–$56K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/payroll-accountant-at-lcs-01a1d688-92fa-7768-b248-94251f74c64b date: 2026-11-13T20:15:17Z og_description: Join Lcs as Payroll Accountant in Des Moines, IA. Pays $45K–$56K per year. Full-time role. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/npfmf7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Lcs | | **Location** | Des Moines, IA | | **Salary** | $45K/yr - $56K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Lcs. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Lcs. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $51,000 – $65,000 a year (median $56,000). ## Description The Payroll Accountant - Community is primarily responsible for processing payroll for our managed retirement community employees. The position will also handle benefit processing, assist with tax reporting, and with client billing. **Experience is Everything.** At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors. **What You’ll Do:** - Responsible for the processing of bi-weekly retirement community payrolls. - Maintain employee payroll and personnel records and information in Oracle, including address changes, taxation, compensation, deductions, wage garnishments, benefit changes, etc. - Maintain federal, state, and local payroll tax records. Assist the Compliance team in reconciling tax accounts, reconciling annual reports, and preparing annual W-2’s. - Understand and maintain client’s policies with PTO plans, holiday payment, shift differentials, etc. based upon the client’s handbook and policies while adhering the federal, state, and local regulations. - Maintain employee assignment costing in the payroll system. Prepare costing reports for Corporate Accounting for preparing invoices to clients. - Assist with client inquiries including billing questions from the clients related to payroll and benefit expenses. - Assist with payroll account reconciliations with the general ledger. - Prepare various payroll reports for clients and management. - Back-up to other Payroll Accountant positions. **What We’re Looking For:** - Required qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent. - 2- 4 years of payroll experience in a complex multi-state organization. - Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and 10-key skills. - Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet all deadlines. - Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information. - Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills. - Strong problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to work with little supervision, taking initiative in tasks that need to be done and using good judgment in making routine decisions. - Preferred qualifications - Associate degree - Knowledge of payroll laws and tax reporting regulations. - Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud system. **Why Join Us?**   - **Industry Leader.** - **Inclusive & collaborative culture.** - **Top Workplace USA.** - **Top Workplace Iowa.** - **Charity and community involvement.** - **Outstanding advancement opportunities.** - **Ongoing career development.** **Benefits** Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave. **Our Commitment** LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com **Additional Information** Travel frequency: 0-10% Estimated Salary: $45,000 - $56,000 *The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.* **A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.** **LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.** ## Skills - Payroll Processing - Cloud Computing - W-2 - Bank Reconciliations - Microsoft Excel - Problem Solving - Cost Accounting - Initiative - Personnel Records Management - Confidentiality - 10-Key Typing - Microsoft Word - Billing - General Ledger - Microsoft Outlook - Payroll Tax - Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM - Taxation - Attention to Detail - Tax Reporting - Communication - Customer Service ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Finance, Banking & Insurance jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accounting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accountant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting/accountant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Payroll Accountant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting/accountant/payroll-accountant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Iowa](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/iowa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23033 jobs - [Hospitality Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/hospitality-and-travel/hospitality-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20293 jobs - [Des Moines, IA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/iowa/des-moines?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3494 jobs ## Related pages - [Iowa](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/iowa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23033 jobs - [Hospitality Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/hospitality-and-travel/hospitality-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20293 jobs - [Des Moines, IA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/iowa/des-moines?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3494 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)