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7 results for Payroll Director in Nashville, TN

Accounts Payable Director

Franklin, TN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
Position OverviewA growing, multi-state organization is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements to lead and scale the AP function. This role oversees the full accounts payable lifecycle, including vendor administration, invoice processing, cash disbursements, internal controls, and team leadership.This is a high-impact position supporting ongoing operational changes and an upcoming ERP transition to SAP S/4HANA. The Director will help stabilize processes, implement best practices, and build a high-performing AP organization. Key ResponsibilitiesAP & Disbursements Leadership<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payments (ACH, wire, check)</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate disbursements aligned with company policies and cash flow</li><li>Partner with finance to support cash forecasting and working capital management</li></ul>Vendor Management & Compliance<ul><li>Manage vendor master data governance, onboarding, and controls</li><li>Oversee 1099 reporting, TIN validation, and compliance</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness</li></ul>Process Improvement & Controls<ul><li>Develop and standardize SOPs and internal controls across AP</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors</li><li>Track and report on KPIs (cycle time, on-time payments, exception rates)</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Lead a team of ~25–30 employees, including 2 direct managers</li><li>Drive accountability, training, and development</li><li>Promote a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement</li></ul>Systems & Transformation<ul><li>Support an upcoming SAP S/4HANA implementation</li><li>Align AP processes with future-state system requirements</li><li>Enhance reporting and visibility through existing systems</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to ensure workflow alignment</li><li>Support organizational transitions and centralization efforts</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience in distribution, logistics, or multi-site environments</li><li>Background in shared services or system implementations</li></ul>Why This Role<ul><li>Opportunity to build and optimize a critical finance function</li><li>High visibility with leadership</li><li>Key role in a period of growth and systems transformation</li></ul>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Nashville, TN
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a team in Nashville, Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent position. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll administration while supporting related accounting activities and maintaining organized employee payroll documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, comfort working with reporting and compliance tasks, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll processing using payroll, timekeeping, and operations systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. • Maintain complete and up-to-date payroll files, registers, earnings records, and supporting documents in accordance with company and compliance standards. • Review and manage payroll deductions, benefit withholdings, direct deposits, garnishments, and levies with a high degree of accuracy. • Generate payroll-related reports and prepare customized employee or audit support documentation as needed. • Handle workers’ compensation payroll calculations and maintain required records tied to related reporting obligations. • Compile payroll details after each cycle, prepare supporting entries, and upload finalized information to the general ledger. • Coordinate with Human Resources to verify employee data changes and ensure payroll records reflect current and accurate information. • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 distribution, retirement-related calculations, and assistance with pension, 401(k), and other annual audits. • Provide backup assistance for pay statement distribution and contribute support to selected accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed. • Complete recurring labor and compliance reporting, including monthly submissions for external agencies.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Franklin, TN
remote
Temporary / Contract
30.875 - 35.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support complex payroll operations for a large workforce in Franklin, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate payroll processing across U.S. jurisdictions, with added responsibility for union construction payroll, certified payroll reporting, Canadian payroll support, and workers’ compensation coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume employee population, ensuring timely and accurate payment across multiple states. • Administer specialized union construction payroll covering multiple trades and a wide range of collective bargaining agreements with distinct pay rules and reciprocity considerations. • Calculate, track, and remit union-related obligations, including dues and benefit contributions such as retirement, health and welfare, and vacation funds based on applicable agreement terms. • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for client projects and government-related work, maintaining compliance with required wage, hour, and payment documentation standards. • Support external reviews and audits connected to union funds, certified payroll activity, and project-specific payroll records by organizing documentation and responding to inquiries. • Assist with Canadian payroll activities, including payroll processing considerations tied to federal and provincial requirements and related statutory deductions. • Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate workers’ compensation cost allocation, support annual estimates and true-up activity, and help ensure payroll charges align with job-level reporting. • Use ADP Workforce Now and other payroll tools to maintain employee payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Regional Finance and Accounting Director

Nashville, TN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to oversee accounting and financial performance across regional healthcare operations in Nashville, Tennessee. This role works closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to guide budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance while supporting informed business decisions. The position is also responsible for strengthening financial processes, improving visibility into performance, and promoting disciplined fiscal management across multiple service areas. Responsibilities: • Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities to support operational and strategic goals. • Partner with senior leaders to interpret financial results, identify trends, and recommend actions that improve performance. • Oversee core accounting activities, including general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and expense monitoring. • Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain accuracy, timely processing, and effective cash collection. • Prepare and review financial reports and statements, ensuring leadership receives clear, timely, and decision-ready analysis. • Maintain strong internal controls and support compliance with organizational standards, regulatory expectations, and audit requirements. • Coordinate documentation, testing, and follow-up activities for internal and external financial statement audits and control reviews. • Manage financial systems and related reporting tools to preserve data accuracy, system reliability, and meaningful performance insights. • Collaborate on payroll and benefits-related financial coordination to ensure proper reporting and compliance. • Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen accountability, and enhance financial operations across the region.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Tax Payroll Associate

Franklin, TN
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Payroll Associate to join an apparel manufacturing organization in Franklin, Tennessee in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports end-to-end payroll operations and payroll tax activities, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings solid full-cycle payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage detailed financial data while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Administer full-cycle payroll for designated business entities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule. • Review and confirm payroll updates such as compensation changes, bonus payments, deductions, tax elections, direct deposit revisions, and equity-related items before processing. • Maintain payroll procedures and provide cross-coverage support for team members during absences across payroll platforms. • Assist with documenting workflows and contribute to payroll system enhancements, implementations, or process optimization efforts. • Partner with leadership to manage payroll-related general ledger mappings, investigate coding discrepancies, and support necessary corrections. • Perform payroll cash balancing activities, reconciliations, and audits of new employee setup to verify proper pay and tax configuration. • Support recurring tax activities, including monthly sales tax reporting, quarterly unemployment filings, and local tax reconciliations tied to employee work jurisdictions. • Contribute to year-end payroll tax processes by assisting with W-2 review, validating withholdings and payments, tracking federal tax deposits, and responding to routine employee payroll and tax questions.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Brentwood, TN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable Manager to step into an interim leadership role supporting a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position calls for a hands-on professional who can effectively lead day-to-day AP functions, support a small team, and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring accuracy and timeliness under tight deadlines.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Supervise and provide day-to-day direction for a team of two Accounts Payable Clerks</li><li>Serve as a key escalation point for vendor inquiries, resolving issues quickly and maintaining professional relationships</li><li>Oversee AP payment processing, including execution of payment runs and adherence to internal controls</li><li>Act as the primary liaison for Accounts Payable across internal departments and operational stakeholders</li><li>Handle complex vendor situations, including account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding balances</li><li>Contribute directly to invoice processing and data entry when needed to support workflow demands</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including AP-related reconciliations and reporting</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist - Payroll Backup

Murfreesboro, TN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR specialist to support a manufacturing operation through a broad range of employee-focused and operational human resources activities. This long-term contract position combines generalist HR work with cross-training to provide backup support for payroll processing. The role is well suited for someone who can partner with managers, handle sensitive employee matters appropriately, and help maintain compliant, efficient HR practices across the site. Responsibilities: • Advise supervisors and team members on workplace policies, performance concerns, development opportunities, compensation topics, benefits questions, and employee relations matters. • Support core people programs such as goal setting, performance reviews, learning initiatives, succession planning, compensation review processes, and employee engagement efforts. • Coordinate recruitment activities for salaried and hourly positions, including posting roles, screening candidates, participating in interviews, and supporting pre-employment checks. • Lead or assist with employee relations reviews, document findings, conduct exit meetings, and recommend practical resolutions to workplace issues. • Facilitate onboarding and orientation to help employees transition smoothly into the organization. • Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans and leave programs, including disability-related absences, military leave, and other time-away-from-work matters. • Maintain HRIS data, training records, organizational charts, and reporting metrics while ensuring information remains accurate and current. • Provide backup assistance for payroll tasks as needed, including time-related support and other payroll processing activities after training. • Oversee workers’ compensation cases by coordinating documentation, treatment follow-up, and return-to-work arrangements in alignment with legal requirements. • Help implement policy updates, monitor HR compliance obligations, and support adherence to applicable quality, environmental, and employment standards.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z