8 Results for Payroll Specialist Jobs in Memphis, TN

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Payroll Specialist

Memphis, Tennessee
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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.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Specialist

Memphis, Tennessee
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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.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Southaven, Mississippi
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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

Payroll Clerk

Memphis, Tennessee
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Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a service-focused organization in Memphis, Tennessee. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone with foundational to intermediate payroll experience who can support accurate, timely payroll processing in a fast-paced environment. The role involves handling core payroll tasks, resolving timekeeping issues, and assisting with payroll administration across a large, multi-state workforce. Candidates who understand payroll compliance, deductions, and garnishment processing will be well positioned for success. Responsibilities: • Review employee time records for accuracy and follow up on missed or incomplete punches before payroll is finalized. • Process routine payroll activities, including entering deductions, uploading approved time-based payments, and preparing payroll registers. • Reconcile payroll totals and verify that earnings, deductions, and adjustments are balanced correctly each cycle. • Support end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states, including locations with more complex wage and hour requirements such as California. • Maintain payroll records and help ensure employee data is updated correctly for deductions, tax-related items, and other payroll changes. • Administer wage garnishments and court-ordered withholdings in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines. • Assist in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies by partnering with internal teams and responding to employee payroll questions. • Contribute to accurate payroll tax handling and help ensure payroll activities align with company policies and regulatory standards.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Memphis, Tennessee
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity in Memphis, Tennessee. This position centers on maintaining strong supplier relationships, guiding vendors through registration requirements, and ensuring timely follow-up in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. The ideal candidate brings a sharp eye for detail, a service-focused communication style, and the ability to keep multiple supplier interactions moving toward completion. Responsibilities:• Track supplier enrollment progress and take prompt action to move incomplete registrations toward completion.• Communicate with vendors through email and phone to answer questions, provide guidance, and resolve registration obstacles.• Maintain accurate records of supplier activity, outreach attempts, and status updates within designated systems.• Partner with internal stakeholders to support accounts payable processes related to vendor setup and payment readiness.• Review submitted supplier information for completeness and accuracy, escalating exceptions when needed.• Manage a high volume of daily follow-up tasks while meeting established productivity and quality expectations.• Build positive working relationships with suppliers by delivering responsive, attentive customer service.• Contribute to project activities tied to a third-party supplier registration and payment platform rollout.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Southaven, Mississippi
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, Tennessee
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, Tennessee
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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.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

8 results for Payroll Specialist in Memphis, TN