<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a large organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Contract position requires an on-site team member who can strengthen day-to-day payroll processing, improve accuracy, and assist with cleanup efforts tied to payroll records and reporting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across payroll and accounting-related tasks while helping maintain reliable financial data flow between systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll transactions, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, and related records are handled in compliance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Provide on-site payroll support by resolving outstanding items, organizing records, and addressing backlogged administrative work.</p><p>• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, correcting discrepancies before information is finalized for reporting and ledger activity.</p><p>• Support payroll policy updates and documentation efforts to help create consistent procedures and stronger internal controls.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related financial reporting by validating that payroll data transfers correctly into general ledger processes and associated records.</p><p>• Perform manual payroll data extraction, reconciliation, and movement between systems when automated processes are not available.</p><p>• Partner with accounting staff and take on related finance support tasks as priorities shift across the department. </p>