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9 results for Payroll Clerk in Charlotte, NC

Accounting Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a Long-term Contract position designed to provide steady support across core accounting functions over the next 4-6 months. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and enter payment details accurately into accounting systems.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable tasks by recording incoming payments and updating customer account balances.<br>• Perform high-volume data entry with strong attention to accuracy, ensuring financial records remain current and organized.<br>• Use QuickBooks to maintain transaction records, review entries, and support routine accounting workflows.<br>• Reconcile invoice information, investigate discrepancies, and follow up as needed to resolve outstanding issues.<br>• Support day-to-day accounts payable administration while helping the team manage coverage during a contract staffing period.<br>• Maintain orderly financial files and documentation to support reporting, audits, and internal review needs.
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Part-Time Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, can manage changing invoice volumes throughout the month, and works well within a close-knit team. The role focuses on accurate payment processing, financial data entry, and administrative accounting support while helping maintain efficient accounts payable and related functions. <strong>Part-time only - about 24 hours weekly.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices, assign appropriate coding, and route documents for approval before processing</p><p>• Enter financial and payment information accurately into accounting records, including transactions that require manual input</p><p>• Process credit card expenses by applying correct account codes and maintaining organized documentation</p><p>• Support accounts payable activities by handling a steady daily invoice workload that may increase during peak periods later in the month</p><p>• Prepare patient-related refunds and stipend payments in accordance with established procedures</p><p>• Assist with check runs by printing paper checks, organizing payment batches, and supporting positive pay-related activities</p><p>• Upload approved supply and purchasing invoices in bulk using prebuilt templates for items such as office or medical supplies</p><p>• Provide backup support for payment processing tasks and other paper-based accounting activities as needed</p>
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll records, validating time and pay data, and supporting compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll administration experience, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing on scheduled cycles, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.<br>• Examine timesheets, attendance records, and overtime details to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing.<br>• Update employee payroll information such as new hires, separations, compensation changes, and recurring or one-time deductions.<br>• Administer required withholdings and court-ordered deductions, including garnishments, child support, and tax levies.<br>• Reconcile payroll registers and related reports, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.<br>• Produce payroll reports for leadership, finance, and human resources to support planning, audits, and recordkeeping needs.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and annual wage statement preparation.<br>• Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records with timely and accurate follow-up.<br>• Work closely with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee data and strengthen payroll procedures and compliance efforts.
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Billing Clerk
  • Hickory, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Billing Clerk to support accurate invoicing and financial recordkeeping for a long-term contract opportunity in North Carolina. This position is ideal for someone with experience in billing operations, inventory-related accounting, and QuickBooks Enterprise. The selected candidate will help maintain organized billing processes, monitor job costs against budgets, and contribute to smooth day-to-day financial administration. <strong>This is a part-time opportunity only (20 hours). </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and issue customer invoices with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Review billing activity to ensure charges align with approved job budgets and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Maintain billing records, statements, and account details within QuickBooks Enterprise and related systems.</p><p>• Track inventory-related financial information and assist with reconciling inventory accounting data.</p><p>• Follow up on outstanding balances and support collection efforts effectively.</p><p>• Investigate billing discrepancies, resolve errors, and coordinate with internal teams to correct account issues.</p><p>• Update computerized billing information and help keep financial data complete, current, and well organized.</p>
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45.6 - 52.8 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to support a contract engagement based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 1000 employees, with responsibility spanning benefits administration, payroll taxes, and complex pay practices across multiple states and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in multi-entity payroll environments and can navigate growth-related complexity, including merger and acquisition activity, while maintaining compliance and service quality.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a population of about 900 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple U.S. states and international locations while adhering to applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Administer payroll tax processes, including withholdings, filings, reconciliations, and issue resolution related to payroll compliance.</p><p>• Partner with benefits and compensation stakeholders to ensure deductions, employer contributions, and related payroll entries are processed correctly.</p><p>• Oversee payroll operations across multiple legal entities and support alignment of payroll practices during periods of organizational change, including mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>• Utilize payroll platforms such as Rippling and ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee records, validate payroll data, and improve processing accuracy.</p><p>• Review payroll outputs, audit discrepancies, and resolve exceptions involving earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits in a timely manner.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare payroll reporting, support audits, and provide documentation related to payroll and benefits activity.</p>
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead complex, multi-entity payroll operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can balance day-to-day execution with team leadership, while partnering closely with operations to address union pay rules, certified payroll requirements, and process improvements. You will play a key role in supporting a fast-growing organization, strengthening payroll practices, and helping shape a more scalable payroll function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely pay for both hourly and salaried employees on a weekly schedule.<br>• Manage payroll activity involving union and non-union workforces, including interpreting labor agreement provisions and applying pay rules correctly.<br>• Handle certified payroll requirements and help maintain compliance with applicable reporting and documentation standards.<br>• Supervise and support a direct report while providing guidance on complex payroll issues and helping prioritize workload across entities.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to resolve payroll questions, address discrepancies, and provide informed recommendations when pay practices require review.<br>• Evaluate current payroll workflows, identify gaps in procedures, and recommend practical improvements to increase consistency and control.<br>• Contribute to payroll system implementation efforts, including supporting staggered go-live activities and helping ensure business readiness.<br>• Assist with onboarding additional entities into the payroll function and adapt processes to support organizational growth and increased headcount.
  • 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z
Sr. Payroll Director
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Director to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Charlotte, 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of about 2,000 FTEs + a large seasonal workforce, ensuring accurate and timely bi-monthly processing across multiple states.</p><p>• Establish and maintain payroll controls, audits, and review procedures to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Lead the administration and optimization of Workday and partner with internal teams on payroll-related HRIS and ERP functionality.</p><p>• Oversee payroll data integrity by coordinating information from timekeeping, HR, benefits, and finance systems.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify payroll workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and reduce processing issues.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other business partners to resolve payroll discrepancies, support planning, and improve service delivery.</p><p>• Provide leadership for payroll system enhancements and implementation efforts involving Workday HRIS, Workday Payroll, Workday ERP, and related platforms.</p><p>• Monitor tax filings, deductions, garnishments, and year-end payroll activities to ensure complete and compliant payroll administration.</p>
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Concord, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for our team in North Carolina. This position is ideal for a finance candidate with early-career experience who can manage day-to-day ledger activity, assist with tax-related work, and help maintain accurate financial records. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to monthly accounting processes while partnering with internal stakeholders to keep reporting and compliance activities on track.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting system.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.<br>• Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of schedules and documentation used for tax filings.<br>• Assist with sales tax reporting by gathering transaction data, reviewing records, and helping meet filing deadlines.<br>• Participate in month-end accounting tasks, including account analysis and balance review.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and provide support during audits or internal reviews.<br>• Work with team members across departments to clarify accounting information and resolve posting issues.<br>• Contribute to special accounting projects and process improvements as assigned.
  • 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z
Part-Time Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity offering approximately 16 hours per week, with remote flexibility available after the initial training period. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience across core accounting functions and the ability to maintain accurate financial records in a dependable, organized manner.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable tasks by monitoring incoming payments, tracking outstanding balances, and supporting timely collections.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly and in accordance with accounting standards.<br>• Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash records.<br>• Maintain and support the general ledger by reviewing account activity and helping ensure month-to-month accuracy.<br>• Assist with accounting processes following training, including work related to updated internal systems or workflow changes when needed.
  • 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z