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12 results for Payroll Clerk in Charlotte, NC

Accounting Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential financial functions, including invoice matching, data entry, and accounts payable/receivable processing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Process and maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable transactions.</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and assist in month-end and year-end financial closings.</li><li>Generate financial reports and assist with audits by providing requested documentation.</li><li>Verify the accuracy of invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.</li><li>Enter and update financial data in accounting software systems with a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.</li><li>Monitor overdue accounts and perform collection activities as needed.</li><li>Respond to vendor and client inquiries regarding billing and payment issues.</li><li>Support other accounting and administrative duties as assigned by management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential financial functions, including invoice matching, data entry, and accounts payable/receivable processing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Process and maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable transactions.</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and assist in month-end and year-end financial closings.</li><li>Generate financial reports and assist with audits by providing requested documentation.</li><li>Verify the accuracy of invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.</li><li>Enter and update financial data in accounting software systems with a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.</li><li>Monitor overdue accounts and perform collection activities as needed.</li><li>Respond to vendor and client inquiries regarding billing and payment issues.</li><li>Support other accounting and administrative duties as assigned by management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half client is in need of an Accounts Payable clerk for a contract. The AP Specialist will be responsible for matching, batching and coding invoices to the general ledger. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing</li><li>Entering and uploading invoices into accounting software</li><li>Processing invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner</li><li>Maintaining invoice copies, purchase orders and approvals</li><li>Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues</li><li>Communicating with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests and inquiries as needed</li><li>Providing supporting documentation for audits</li><li>Assisting with month-end closing</li><li>Researching and resolving accounts payable or accounts receivable issues with customers or vendors</li><li>Updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the general ledger</li><li>Maintaining cash applications, account reconciliations and chargebacks</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Concord, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half client is in need of an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a contract. Ideal skillset will include business-to-business collections, and journal entries.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Generating timely and accurate customer invoices on a monthly basis</li><li>Maintaining accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date</li><li>Verifying invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment</li><li>Monitoring incoming payments and ensuring they are applied correctly</li><li>Reconciling accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger</li><li>Resolving discrepancies between customer payments and invoices</li><li>Handling customer inquiries regarding bills or payments</li><li>Assisting with month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries</li><li>Developing reports related to accounts receivable activity</li><li>Working with other departments to resolve billing issues or disputes</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to accounts receivable activities</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Concord, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Concord, North Carolina. In this role, you will be responsible for managing multi-state payroll for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Additionally, you will oversee benefits and retirement plan administration while delivering exceptional service to employees.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll on a biweekly schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and tax data, while resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Administer payroll tax processes, such as withholding, reporting, and remittance, and manage year-end filings including W-2s.<br>• Ensure compliance with complex state regulations, including California wage and hour laws, and support internal and external audits.<br>• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and leave programs, processing changes as needed.<br>• Administer the company&#39;s 401(k) plan, managing enrollments, contributions, loans, and distributions to ensure compliance.<br>• Reconcile payroll and benefits data, including general ledger entries and invoices, identifying and correcting discrepancies.<br>• Generate detailed payroll and benefits reports to support management and finance teams in decision-making.<br>• Coordinate annual nondiscrimination testing and audits for retirement plans in partnership with plan providers.<br>• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing timely and accurate resolutions.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Order Entry Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Order Entry Clerk to join a wholesale distribution team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with high-volume transactions, supporting customer accounts, and keeping order information accurate from entry through shipment. The right candidate will bring strong data entry skills, a solid understanding of purchase order processing, and the ability to coordinate effectively across customer service, invoicing, and logistics functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter customer orders, purchase orders, and related transaction details into company systems with a high level of speed and accuracy.</p><p>• Review order documentation for completeness, confirm key information, and resolve discrepancies before processing.</p><p>• Support invoice entry activities and help maintain accurate records tied to customer accounts and completed orders.</p><p>• Coordinate with shipping and logistics teams to ensure orders are released, tracked, and delivered according to requirements.</p><p>• Update order status information and communicate changes, delays, or issues to internal stakeholders as needed.</p><p>• Maintain organized electronic records for order activity, shipment details, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Assist with shipping and receiving-related data updates to help keep inventory and order flow aligned.</p><p>• Contribute to process support across customer management and order processing activities, including adjustments tied to operational system changes when needed.</p><p><strong>Warehouse / Operations Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with material handling, including picking, packing, and organizing inventory</li><li>Operate equipment such as forklifts (or willingness to learn)</li><li>Support shipping and receiving processes</li><li>Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with cycle counts</li></ul><p><strong>System &amp; Process Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize ERP systems (SAP or similar) for order management, invoicing, and logistics tracking</li><li>Navigate multiple stages of the order-to-cash process with accuracy</li><li>Support process improvements and cross-functional coordination</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Sr. Payroll Director
  • Huntersville, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Director to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Huntersville, North Carolina. This role oversees accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll processing, strengthens compliance practices, and drives improvements across payroll systems and workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise payroll leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and optimization of HRIS and timekeeping environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely bi-monthly processing across multiple states.<br>• Establish and maintain payroll controls, audits, and review procedures to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Lead the administration and optimization of ADP Workforce Now and partner with internal teams on payroll-related HRIS and ERP functionality.<br>• Oversee payroll data integrity by coordinating information from timekeeping, HR, benefits, and finance systems.<br>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify payroll workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and reduce processing issues.<br>• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other business partners to resolve payroll discrepancies, support planning, and improve service delivery.<br>• Provide leadership for payroll system enhancements and implementation efforts involving Workday HRIS, Workday Payroll, Workday ERP, and related platforms.<br>• Monitor tax filings, deductions, garnishments, and year-end payroll activities to ensure complete and compliant payroll administration.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Sr. Payroll Director
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Senior Director of Payroll</p><p><br></p><p>Overview</p><p>A large, complex, and growing organization is seeking a <strong>Senior Director of Payroll</strong> to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada. This role oversees payroll processing for a highly distributed workforce that includes full-time, part-time, and high-volume seasonal employees across multiple entities and jurisdictions.</p><p><br></p><p>This leader will operate both <strong>strategically and hands-on</strong>, strengthening the payroll function, building team capability, improving processes, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability. The environment is fast-paced and operationally complex, making this an ideal role for a payroll leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while driving transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Payroll Operations &amp; Execution</p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across all U.S. and Canadian entities</li><li>Maintain deep working knowledge of daily payroll operations to inform leadership decisions</li><li>Manage multiple payroll types and pay structures (hourly, salaried, bonuses, commissions, etc.)</li><li>Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity across systems</li><li>Support high-volume seasonal ramps and complex pay cycles</li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</p><ul><li>Serve as the internal subject matter expert on payroll tax and wage &amp; hour compliance</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations</li><li>Oversee payroll tax filings, garnishments, and third-party vendor relationships</li><li>Establish and enhance internal controls, audit processes, and approval workflows</li><li>Lead internal and external payroll audits and proactively mitigate risk</li></ul><p>Leadership &amp; Team Development</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team</li><li>Strengthen the team through clear role definition, accountability, and cross-training</li><li>Build redundancy and reduce single points of failure within payroll operations</li><li>Provide ongoing training on systems, compliance, and evolving best practices</li></ul><p>Systems, Process Improvement &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Own payroll systems and integrations, including large-scale time &amp; attendance platforms</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives, standardization, and documentation (SOPs)</li><li>Analyze payroll metrics and trends to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability</li><li>Partner with IT and Finance on system enhancements and optimization</li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Partnership</p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with Finance, HR/People, and Operations leaders</li><li>Support acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor for payroll-related strategy, compliance, and problem-solving</li></ul><p>Special Projects</p><ul><li>Support M&amp;A due diligence, system implementations, and integration efforts</li><li>Assist with modernization of legacy payroll processes and platforms</li><li>Perform other duties as needed to support business growth</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Inventory Clerk
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Inventory Clerk to support shipping, receiving, and inventory operations for a growing organization in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This contract position offers the potential for a permanent role and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by keeping materials, records, and outbound orders accurate and on schedule. In this role, you will help maintain efficient warehouse workflows, support internal teams, and contribute to a reliable customer experience through careful handling of inventory and shipments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage inbound deliveries and outbound shipments, ensuring materials are received, processed, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time.<br>• Maintain inventory accuracy by updating records, tracking item movement, and documenting serial numbers and related shipment details.<br>• Perform regular cycle counts and assist with broader physical inventory reviews to identify discrepancies and support corrective action.<br>• Organize storage areas so products are easy to locate, properly labeled, and handled in a safe and efficient manner.<br>• Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and internal team members to resolve shipping issues, confirm delivery activity, and keep orders moving smoothly.<br>• Prepare shipment documentation and verify that outgoing packages meet company standards for accuracy, presentation, and completeness.<br>• Work closely with sales and other internal stakeholders to identify potential order concerns early and help prevent customer service issues.<br>• Contribute to process improvements by documenting workflows, recommending efficiency gains, and supporting updates within inventory and order management systems.
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Mooresville, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are partnering with a public accounting firm in search of a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain accurate accounting records in Mooresville, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core bookkeeping functions, collaborating with internal and external clients, and ensuring timely completion of accounting activities on behalf of this firm&#39;s customer-base. The position offers an opportunity to contribute across payables, receivables, reconciliations, compliance, and tax work while helping keep financial reporting organized and reliable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily bookkeeping activities, maintaining complete and accurate financial records across multiple accounting areas.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices and payment transactions while ensuring accounts payable entries are coded and recorded correctly.</p><p>• Manage customer billing and collections activities, keeping accounts receivable balances current and resolving payment discrepancies.</p><p>• Reconcile bank and account balances on a regular basis to identify variances and maintain accuracy in the general ledger.</p><p>• Prepare supporting schedules, financial documentation, and audit-related reports for internal review and external requests.</p><p>• Assist with business tax filings and compliance tasks by organizing financial data and supporting timely submission requirements.</p><p>• Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and follow up on outstanding items.</p><p>• Utilize accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and Xero to enter transactions, track activity, and support reporting needs.</p>
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is working with a client in need of a staff accountant. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bank reconciliations. They would also possess a high level of accounting knowledge and ERP systems.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Preparing journal entries</li><li>Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits</li><li>Supporting month-end and year-end close</li><li>Preparing financial statements, journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts</li><li>Researching and correcting account discrepancies</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Huntersville, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is working with a client in need of a staff accountant. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bank reconciliations. They would also possess a high level of accounting knowledge and ERP systems.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries within the general ledger system.</li><li>Complete monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.</li><li>Assist with fixed asset tracking and related accounting activities.</li><li>Maintain amortization schedules and reconciliations for prepaid expenses, including preparation of related journal entries.</li><li>Support the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages in accordance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare special and ad hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial data and trends.</li><li>Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including creation and maintenance of supporting documentation; identify and propose necessary corrections and adjustments.</li><li>Conduct balance sheet account analyses and perform other analytical procedures as required.</li><li>Assist in delivering accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules to senior management and internal and external auditors.</li><li>Support the recording of reserves, estimates, intercompany eliminations, and other routine accounting entries requiring judgment.</li><li>Assist with quarterly financial reviews and annual year‑end audit activities.</li><li>Respond to ad hoc reporting requests, including external data requests and information requests from management and other departments.</li><li>Assist in the development, documentation, and ongoing execution of internal controls related to the general ledger, close, and financial reporting processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z