We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team in Pineville, North Carolina. This Contract to permanent role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with expertise in managing multi-state payroll processes, compliance reporting, and benefits administration. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to critical payroll functions while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities: • Process and manage full-cycle payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. • Oversee compliance reporting and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations for payroll and tax requirements. • Handle month-end and year-end payroll close activities, including reconciliations and audit preparations. • Conduct payroll audits to maintain accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards. • Administer benefits programs, including transitioning to new healthcare plans and ensuring smooth implementation. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll-related analytics and strategic planning. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll systems and resolve any technical or operational issues. • Prepare and review payroll tax filings, ensuring timely submission and accuracy. • Provide support during HR planning initiatives and contribute to process improvement efforts.

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, with a focus on multi-state operations. • Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems. • Strong understanding of payroll tax reporting, compliance requirements, and auditing processes. • Demonstrated expertise in benefits administration, including plan transitions. • Experience with month-end and year-end payroll close activities. • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support HR and payroll planning. • Knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations and best practices.

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Pineville, NC
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
28.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team in Pineville, North Carolina. This Contract to permanent role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with expertise in managing multi-state payroll processes, compliance reporting, and benefits administration. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to critical payroll functions while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities: • Process and manage full-cycle payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. • Oversee compliance reporting and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations for payroll and tax requirements. • Handle month-end and year-end payroll close activities, including reconciliations and audit preparations. • Conduct payroll audits to maintain accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards. • Administer benefits programs, including transitioning to new healthcare plans and ensuring smooth implementation. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll-related analytics and strategic planning. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll systems and resolve any technical or operational issues. • Prepare and review payroll tax filings, ensuring timely submission and accuracy. • Provide support during HR planning initiatives and contribute to process improvement efforts.
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