Results for Payroll Administrator Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Payroll Specialist

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a fast-paced, multi-entity environment in Kansas City, Missouri. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly each week while meeting certified payroll and prevailing wage obligations across active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with operations and project stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple business entities, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review imported time records, investigate discrepancies, and confirm hours, job assignments, and cost coding align with supporting totals before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll data such as earnings, deductions, benefit elections, garnishments, stipends, and pay differentials with a high level of precision. • Process special payroll transactions, including manual payments, off-cycle runs, and adjustments needed to correct prior payroll issues. • Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation, including WH-347 and related state forms, in accordance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements. • Verify proper wage rates, fringe allocations, and labor classifications based on project specifications and jurisdictional rules. • Support labor compliance reporting through AASHTOWare and other required agency or contractor portals, and provide documentation during audits or inquiries. • Perform regular payroll reconciliations to validate changes in pay rates, hours, deductions, taxes, and related liabilities against source records and control reports. • Maintain accurate employee, project, rate, and deduction records across payroll and operational systems, while contributing to process documentation as additional entities are brought into shared service workflows.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Lawrence, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-entity, multi-state workforce in Lawrence, Kansas. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and site leadership to maintain payroll records, support compliance obligations, and ensure employees are paid correctly each cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll systems experience, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to manage reporting, tax administration, and deduction activity in a fast-paced environment. This is a newly created role with a GROWING company and a phenomenal team! Reach out and apply today! Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities and states, including regular payroll runs, imported hours, special earnings, deductions, incentive payments, and off-cycle checks.• Review timekeeping records each pay period, coordinate with supervisors on missed punches or approval issues, and resolve exceptions before payroll is finalized.• Maintain paid time off and leave accrual structures in the payroll system and verify that employee balances remain accurate and up to date.• Oversee the payroll schedule by communicating key deadlines, cutoffs, and submission requirements to managers and operating locations.• Manage payroll system configuration such as earnings codes, deduction settings, job classifications, and entity-level setup while contributing to process enhancements.• Support payroll onboarding for newly acquired businesses by organizing employee data conversion, tax setup, deduction mapping, and parallel payroll validation.• Handle payroll tax administration by establishing state and local accounts, monitoring rates, reconciling filings, and responding to agency inquiries or notices.• Process garnishments, child support withholdings, and tax levies in accordance with applicable laws, while coordinating required communication with employees and agencies.• Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance and HR, including journal entry support, labor allocation details, accrual documentation, year-end reporting, compliance filings, and audit requests.• Reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices, assist with open enrollment updates, and process retirement plan contribution remittances accurately and on time.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Overland Park, KS
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Temporary to Hire
15.8365 - 18.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees in Overland Park, Kansas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, resolving pay-related issues, and maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The right candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment with confidential information, and hands-on experience handling payroll deductions and garnishments. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for employees with a high level of accuracy and consistency. • Review timekeeping and payroll data, identify discrepancies, and make corrections before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, and employee updates in accordance with established procedures. • Administer wage garnishments and other involuntary deductions while ensuring proper documentation and compliance. • Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a courteous and timely manner. • Reconcile payroll totals and supporting reports to confirm accurate payments and withholdings. • Coordinate with internal teams such as Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll information is current and complete. • Support payroll-related process updates or system changes as needed while helping maintain continuity in payroll operations.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Accountant

Olathe, KS
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Temporary / Contract
20.748 - 24.024 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our team in Olathe, Kansas on a Contract basis. This role will support day-to-day payables activities, helping ensure invoices are entered accurately, payments are processed on schedule, and vendor records remain well organized. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounts payable and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding and complete documentation. • Review and enter accounts payable transactions into the accounting system while maintaining organized financial records. • Prepare and support payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs. • Verify invoice details, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with internal teams or vendors as needed. • Maintain vendor information and help ensure payments are issued in accordance with company procedures. • Assist with day-to-day accounts payable operations to support accurate and efficient financial processing. • Contribute to system-related accounts payable activities, including supporting future tools such as ORG or Ramp if needed.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Coordinator- AR Administrative

Saint Joseph, MO
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Coordinator to support accounts receivable and administrative operations for a Contract position based in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling billing activity, payment records, and day-to-day financial documentation. The role will contribute to accurate revenue-related processing, timely follow-up on account questions, and reliable support for month-end accounting tasks. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts receivable activities by preparing invoices, recording payments, and monitoring outstanding balances. • Support billing operations through accurate data entry, account adjustments, and review of customer invoice details. • Maintain organized financial files, logs, and supporting documentation in line with established procedures and recordkeeping standards. • Respond to internal and external inquiries by phone or written correspondence while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including ledger updates, reconciliation support, and review of revenue-related transactions. • Process payment information and claims-related documentation with attention to accuracy, policy compliance, and timely follow-through. • Work within defined accounting guidelines and administrative practices to help ensure consistent and efficient daily operations.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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