We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Salisbury, North Carolina. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all payroll regulations. This opportunity is perfect for someone with a solid understanding of payroll systems, a strong commitment to confidentiality, and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities: • Collect and verify employee timekeeping data to ensure accurate payroll processing. • Calculate and process employee paychecks, including overtime, holiday, and vacation pay. • Prepare and distribute tax forms such as W-2s and 1099s in compliance with regulations. • Reconcile payroll reports to identify and correct any discrepancies. • Address and resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies promptly. • Maintain detailed and organized employee payroll records for compliance purposes. • Generate and provide payroll-related reports to the accounting team for analysis and review. • Assist with audits, both internal and external, by providing necessary payroll documentation. • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters with professionalism and efficiency.

• Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll. • Familiarity with payroll systems such as UKG Pro, UKG Ready, and Acumatica. • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance standards. • Ability to handle payroll for companies with 101-500 employees. • Experience in weekly payroll processing and handling payroll in construction environments. • High school diploma required; coursework or degree in accounting or related field preferred. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. • Effective communication skills to address employee concerns and collaborate with teams.

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Salisbury, NC
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Salisbury, North Carolina. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all payroll regulations. This opportunity is perfect for someone with a solid understanding of payroll systems, a strong commitment to confidentiality, and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities: • Collect and verify employee timekeeping data to ensure accurate payroll processing. • Calculate and process employee paychecks, including overtime, holiday, and vacation pay. • Prepare and distribute tax forms such as W-2s and 1099s in compliance with regulations. • Reconcile payroll reports to identify and correct any discrepancies. • Address and resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies promptly. • Maintain detailed and organized employee payroll records for compliance purposes. • Generate and provide payroll-related reports to the accounting team for analysis and review. • Assist with audits, both internal and external, by providing necessary payroll documentation. • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters with professionalism and efficiency.
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