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Payroll Specialist

Memphis, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will help manage recurring payroll activities, resolve payment-related issues, and ensure employee records are maintained with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll activities by reviewing time, pay, and deduction data to confirm accuracy before processing deadlines. • Perform audit checks before and after payroll runs, correct routine variances, and elevate complex discrepancies that could affect compliance or timeliness. • Enter and update payroll-related changes such as direct deposit details, tax elections, deductions, employee updates, transfers, and authorized supplemental payments. • Examine timecards and payroll reports for incomplete or conflicting information and coordinate with managers, employees, Human Resources, and internal partners to secure corrections promptly. • Address day-to-day payroll inquiries with professionalism, document research and actions taken, and monitor issues through final resolution. • Support exception processing by handling off-cycle checks, reversals, voids, stop payments, and overpayment reviews in line with approval guidelines. • Maintain organized payroll files, audit documentation, and tracking records while safeguarding sensitive employee information. • Apply federal, state, local, and company payroll requirements consistently and report unusual transactions or potential compliance concerns as they arise. • Contribute to team effectiveness by participating in training, cross-functional support, workload balancing, and improvement efforts that strengthen payroll accuracy and service. • Identify repeated issues or unclear procedures and recommend practical changes that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee support.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Memphis, TN
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for two detail-oriented Payroll Specialists to join a team in Memphis, Tennessee, in a Long-term Contract capacity. This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll support for a large employee population across multiple states while maintaining compliance with established payroll standards. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, a careful approach to deductions and withholdings, and the ability to contribute effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll activities for a high-volume employee population, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion each pay cycle. • Administer payroll for employees working across multiple states while applying appropriate wage, tax, and compliance requirements. • Review and manage payroll deductions, including garnishments and other required withholdings, with close attention to detail. • Audit payroll data to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and maintain accurate employee payment records. • Support payroll operations during Oracle-related implementation activities as needed, helping maintain continuity in day-to-day processing. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, clarify records, and ensure smooth payroll execution. • Maintain payroll documentation and follow established procedures to support compliance and reporting needs.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Specialist

Memphis, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a service-focused organization in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will oversee complex payroll activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and responsive internal support. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently manage exceptions, audits, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage assigned weekly and semi-monthly payrolls from initial data review through final approval, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Conduct detailed audits and reconciliations involving time records, pay components, deductions, taxes, commissions, and payroll balancing totals before and after processing. • Investigate complicated payroll issues, determine appropriate corrections, and escalate high-risk concerns when needed to protect compliance and accuracy. • Handle non-routine payroll transactions such as off-cycle payments, manual checks, reversals, voids, overpayment recovery, final pay, and other special payment situations. • Serve as a trusted resource for employees and internal partners by providing clear payroll guidance while safeguarding sensitive information. • Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations, along with company policies and approval standards, to resolve complex pay scenarios. • Support team effectiveness by assisting less experienced payroll staff with troubleshooting, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day guidance. • Contribute to payroll accounting and compliance activities by preparing reconciliations, assisting with tax and garnishment matters, and supporting quarter-end and year-end tasks. • Identify patterns in payroll errors or service issues and recommend practical enhancements to workflows, controls, reporting, training, or system setup. • Participate in payroll-related projects, including testing and integration efforts, while documenting outcomes, risks, and required follow-up actions.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Memphis, TN
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a healthcare organization in Memphis, Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for a meticulous accounting specialist who can manage bi-weekly payroll for a large, multi-state workforce while also supporting key reconciliation and payables activities. The role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to step into a critical function that supports both payroll accuracy and broader financial operations. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for more than 660 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing for hourly, salaried, permanent, and part-time staff across multiple states. • Manage the payroll cycle primarily on Mondays and Tuesdays, reviewing earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments before finalizing each pay run. • Maintain payroll records within ADP Workforce Now and verify employee data to support compliance and reporting accuracy. • Reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger using Great Plains, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Prepare and complete account reconciliations for balance sheet items, liabilities, insurance, bank accounts, and credit cards. • Support accounts payable tasks and assist with accrual entries tied to payroll and related financial activity. • Review payroll tax withholdings and help ensure income tax reporting obligations are handled correctly and on schedule. • Analyze payroll and accounting data in Excel, using formulas and pivot tables to identify trends, exceptions, and areas requiring follow-up.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Southaven, MS
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a project-based construction workforce in Southaven, Mississippi. This role is responsible for handling manual payroll processing for more than 100 employees and contractors while maintaining reliable timekeeping records and ensuring pay-related information is correctly documented. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing payroll tasks in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving parts. Responsibilities: • Process manual payroll for a workforce of 100+ employees and contractors, ensuring pay is issued accurately and on schedule • Review, collect, and verify timekeeping records to confirm hours worked, job allocations, and payroll inputs before processing • Maintain full-cycle payroll activities from data entry through final payroll completion, including adjustments and record updates • Administer payroll deductions and garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements and company guidelines • Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve pay-related questions, and correct errors in a timely manner • Keep payroll files, earnings records, and supporting documentation organized, complete, and audit-ready • Coordinate with supervisors and project teams to gather approved labor information for construction-based payroll processing
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Human Resources / Payroll Manager

Memphis, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Human Resources / Payroll Manager to oversee core HR operations and ensure accurate, timely payroll administration for our team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role blends employee support, compliance-focused recordkeeping, benefits coordination, and payroll execution into a hands-on leadership position. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities:• Manage weekly payroll ensuring all pay data is reviewed, validated, and submitted within strict processing deadlines.• Coordinate manager timecard approvals, confirm accuracy of reported hours, and address discrepancies before payroll is finalized.• Administer paid time off requests and payroll deductions, maintaining current records and applying updates correctly in each pay cycle.• Lead hiring-related administrative steps such as pre-employment screenings and employment documentation when needed.• Oversee onboarding and orientation activities to help new employees transition smoothly into the organization.• Partner with leaders to support performance review cycles, wage adjustments, and employee separation processing.• Maintain complete and organized personnel files while safeguarding confidential employee information.• Support benefits administration by coordinating annual open enrollment and working with third-party providers on plan-related processes.• Handle additional HR compliance and administrative duties, including unemployment claims, candidate screening coordination, handbook updates, safety policy administration, licensing renewals, monthly communications, and weekly certified payroll reporting.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Southaven, MS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a project-driven construction organization in Southaven, Mississippi. This position focuses on maintaining accurate invoice workflows, ensuring timely payment processing, and helping keep vendor accounts organized and up to date. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with high-volume transactions, and the ability to contribute to day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices with accurate cost coding and supporting documentation. • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt through payment preparation and record retention. • Prepare and coordinate check runs to ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule. • Reconcile invoice details against purchase records, project information, and internal approvals before processing. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and respond to vendor or internal inquiries regarding payment status. • Assist accounting staff with invoice tracking, discrepancy resolution, and reporting related to payables activity. • Support the use of Sage 300 for daily invoice processing and contribute to accounts payable tasks connected to the Intacct implementation, as needed.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Memphis, TN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 50000 USD / Yearly
We are helping a prestigious client find an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a corporate accounting team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accurate financial processing, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and communicates well with both vendors and internal teams. The position supports daily payable operations, helps maintain compliance with payment procedures, and contributes to efficient month-end close activities. Responsibilities:• Examine incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company payment guidelines.• Enter, classify, and reconcile invoices within the accounts payable system, including handling exceptions and special processing needs.• Prepare weekly payment batches and issue manual payments when urgent or nonstandard situations require them.• Apply proper coding to invoices and supporting documents to ensure correct posting across accounts.• Respond to vendor questions, investigate payment issues, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Assist with closing activities by organizing payable records and supporting account reconciliation at month end.• Collaborate with other accounting team members to keep workflows moving efficiently and provide coverage when needed.• Maintain compliance with established procedures when processing invoices, approvals, and disbursements.
2026-09-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Bartlett, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
43680 - 45760 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy manufacturing operation in Bartlett, Tennessee. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage a large volume of invoices with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on timely payment processing, careful recordkeeping, and strong coordination with internal teams and vendors. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices each day while maintaining accuracy, proper documentation, and timely completion. • Review and assign invoice coding to ensure expenses are recorded to the correct accounts and departments. • Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable records to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items. • Prepare and support check runs and other payment activities in accordance with company schedules and controls. • Enter financial data into accounting systems and verify details to maintain complete and reliable records. • Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to answer payment questions and research invoice issues. • Use accounting platforms such as Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to manage transactions and track payable activity. • Generate and update spreadsheet reports in Microsoft Excel to monitor invoice status, payment activity, and account balances.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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