--- title: Payroll Accounting Specialist description: Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is hiring for the Payroll Accounting Specialist role in Lombard, IL. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/payroll-accounting-specialist-at-mutual-of-omaha-mortgage-01a0cf97-3954-73bd-844c-04bb16bedd5e date: 2026-09-28T03:35:53Z og_description: Join Mutual of Omaha Mortgage as Payroll Accounting Specialist in Lombard, IL. Pays $50K–$75K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m8yc54.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Mutual of Omaha Mortgage](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mutual-of-omaha-mortgage?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Lombard, IL | | **Salary** | $50K/yr - $75K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 | ## Description **Payroll Accounting Specialist** **This is an on-site position based out of our Lombard, IL office.**   Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending company offering both Forward and Reverse Mortgage products including a complete line of residential mortgage, refinancing, specialty, and HECM loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. If you are interested in joining a team that promotes from within and works together toward a common goal of helping customers with their mortgage needs, please review and apply for our opening below! **The Work:** We are seeking individuals who are detail oriented and willing to join a fast pace, time sensitive and constantly changing environment. As a **Payroll Accounting Specialist**, you will be a fundamental member of our Payroll and Finance Teams. In this role you will ensure among other things, timely completion of all commission statements through our automated system. **Duties Include:** - Create, and review commission statements for Sales Team using automated system. - Process, calculate and review draw balances for Sales Teams. - Enter new hire compensation plans into commission system. - Make changes within commission system as Sales Staff plans change. - Deliver excellent customer service to sales staff and management by addressing questions professionally and promptly - Collaborate with various different departments including Finance, Payroll and Human Resources to provide necessary reporting. - Work on special projects such as process improvements, data analysis/compilation, presentations, report building, etc. - Assist in internal and external audit request to ensure compliance. - Other Payroll/Finance Duties as needed.   **Why Choose Mutual:** - Work/Life Balance / Great Benefits – We understand you have a life outside of work and support a healthy work/life balance with flexible schedules and robust benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Employee Mortgage Loan Discounts and 401K with match - Love What You Do – Play an integral role in helping clients with their financial solutions. - Awesome Culture –Whether it's participating in a variety of volunteer opportunities, enjoying company outings, or working on a team that works hard but has fun doing it, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage's family-like culture is second to none! - Growth and Advancement –Your hard works creates your future advancement opportunities, advancement opportunities include roles with significant bonus potential. - Coaching and Continued Training– We understand you may not have Mortgage experience. We provide extensive coaching so you can thrive easily without the "sink or swim" fear.   **The Person:** - BA or BS degree - Preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics Etc. - 4+ Years experience in an accounting or payroll function, commissions or sales environment preferred - Previous Mortgage Experience a plus - Knowledge of Sales Incentive Systems a plus. - Detailed-oriented with excellent analytical skills and ability to identify/resolve problems - Strong teamwork skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong quantitative skills - Proficient in Excel - Impeccable attention to detail and solid customer service instincts We are highly respected in our industry and growing our office with long term employees who are striving for a career.   The salary range for this position is $50,000-$75,000 annually. *Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse, talented, qualified applicants to apply. We offer an extensive compensation package. Benefits include:* - Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service. - Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed. - 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday) - Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan. - Dental Coverage - Vision Coverage - Company Paid Life Insurance - 401K with a generous employer match - Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc. - Free Legal Services - Employee Loan Program ## Skills - Mortgage Lending - Quantitative Analysis - Presentations - Analytical Skills - Teamwork - Microsoft Excel - External Audit - Statistics - Presentation Skills - Human Resources - Payroll Accounting - Attention to Detail - Data Analysis - Communication - Coaching - Detail Oriented - Sales - Customer Service ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Legal Services - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Floating Holidays - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts - Pet Insurance ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/payroll-accounting-specialist-at-mutual-of-omaha-mortgage-01a0cf97-3954-73bd-844c-04bb16bedd5e?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mutual-of-omaha-mortgage?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)