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9 results for Payroll Specialist in Raleigh, NC

Payroll Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a growing telecom services organization in Raleigh, North Carolina in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and wants to build long-term career growth within payroll and accounting. The role will support an expanding workforce and requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage payroll activities accurately across multiple states.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple states while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.<br>• Review payroll data, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to identify and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in alignment with reporting requirements and internal accounting standards.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address employee payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide clear follow-up on resolutions.<br>• Prepare and assist with payroll tax reporting activities and help ensure filings and related payments are completed correctly.<br>• Use payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Paycor, or Paychex along with Excel to manage payroll processing and reporting tasks.<br>• Support accounting-related responsibilities connected to payroll, including reconciliations and coordination with finance personnel.<br>• Contribute to a positive team environment by working onsite initially and transitioning into a hybrid schedule as business needs allow.
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Morrisville, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dependable Payroll Specialist to support high-volume payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in Morrisville, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable with detailed manual processing, enjoys accurate data entry, and can step into a fast-moving onsite environment with confidence. The role will work closely with payroll leadership to help maintain timely, precise payroll activity across multiple entities while ensuring day-to-day continuity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll transactions for a large employee population across multiple company entities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Enter, verify, and maintain payroll information in Sage 100 and related records, especially in a high-volume, manually driven environment.</p><p>• Review payroll details such as earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other adjustments to help ensure correct employee payments.</p><p>• Support full-cycle payroll activities from data collection through final payroll review and completion.</p><p>• Assist with payroll record organization and documentation where paper-based or partially manual workflows are still in use.</p><p>• Work closely with internal leadership to help keep payroll operations running smoothly during absences or peak workload periods.</p><p>• Identify discrepancies in payroll data, investigate issues, and resolve them promptly to reduce processing delays.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing payroll support for construction and warehouse-related employee groups while following established procedures.</p><p>• Provide dependable onsite support and adapt to training, feedback, and shifting business priorities as needed.</p>
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Durham, North Carolina. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can independently manage end-to-end processing, maintain compliance across varying state requirements, and handle a broad range of compensation elements. The role also partners closely with internal teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and payroll-related questions are resolved promptly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the complete payroll cycle independently, serving as the primary point of ownership for payroll operations.<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll for a workforce of more than 600 employees with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Administer payroll activities across 19 states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations.<br>• Calculate and process multiple forms of compensation, including hourly pay, salaries, bonuses, per diem payments, and travel reimbursements.<br>• Support retirement plan-related payroll activities, including coordination for 401(k) administration.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and complex pay issues in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with internal departments and stakeholders to validate payroll data, improve accuracy, and support compliance requirements.
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Smithfield, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 17.4135 - 20.163 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate and efficient payment operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Smithfield, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in validating invoices, coordinating approvals, and maintaining organized records that support a reliable procure-to-pay process. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving discrepancies, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review vendor invoices against purchase orders, investigate mismatches, and coordinate updates needed before payment can move forward.<br>• Enter matched purchasing transactions into the company system and route complete invoice documentation for approval and proper record retention.<br>• Verify subcontractor payment requests by checking supporting paperwork, approved values, and compliance with contract terms before submission.<br>• Process labor-related charges such as repairs, warranty work, and standard labor payments, then send items through the required approval workflow.<br>• Record material return credits, submit them for authorization, and maintain clear documentation to support account accuracy.<br>• Handle branch invoices and equipment rental charges, ensuring expenses are coded correctly and approved by the appropriate stakeholders.<br>• Track outstanding purchase orders and follow up on partial shipments, delayed items, and back-ordered materials to keep records current.<br>• Assemble invoice batches in alignment with scheduled payment cycles and assist with timely accruals and invoice entry during month-end close.
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of invoice activity with accuracy and strong financial discipline. The person in this role will help reduce a significant invoice backlog while contributing to reliable payment operations and sound general ledger alignment. This position follows a hybrid schedule with onsite work three days per week, including Monday, Tuesday, and one additional day.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a large volume of vendor invoices efficiently while maintaining accuracy and meeting internal deadlines.</p><p>• Review and assign proper account codes to invoices to ensure expenses are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Reconcile invoice details against supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies before payment.</p><p>• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.</p><p>• Support efforts to reduce outstanding invoice backlogs by prioritizing aged and time-sensitive items.</p><p>• Partner with accounting stakeholders to ensure accounts payable entries align with general ledger records.</p><p>• Work within SAP S/4HANA to enter, validate, and monitor payable transactions.</p><p>• Maintain organized records and follow internal controls to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join an automotive organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting activity with direct interaction across clients and internal teams. The position focuses on receivables, billing accuracy, and selected payables support while helping strengthen financial operations in a collaborative, onsite environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts receivable activities, including preparing customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and supporting timely payment collection.<br>• Enter billing and invoice information accurately into internal systems and customer portals to maintain complete and up-to-date records.<br>• Communicate with clients regarding account questions, payment follow-up, and billing matters in a thorough and service-oriented manner.<br>• Assist with accounts payable processing and gradually take ownership of routine AP tasks under the guidance of the team lead.<br>• Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to improve accuracy across billing and accounting records.<br>• Partner with the accounting manager and cross-functional colleagues to support daily accounting operations and resolve transactional issues.<br>• Help improve consistency in financial workflows as responsibilities are brought back in-house and operational practices are refined.<br>• Provide dependable administrative and transactional accounting support while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-moving setting.
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to support high-volume invoice processing for a Long-term Contract position based in Cary, North Carolina. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate transactional work, can manage repetitive tasks efficiently, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment. The role centers on entering invoice information with precision, supporting daily accounts payable activity, and helping maintain smooth payment operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter a high volume of invoice details into the accounts payable system with speed and accuracy each day.<br>• Review scanned invoices and manually record required information to ensure transactions are captured correctly.<br>• Support day-to-day accounts payable processing for invoice volumes that may range from approximately 50 to 100 items daily.<br>• Verify data before submission to reduce entry errors and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Assist with expense-related documentation and processing as needed within established procedures.<br>• Work within finance platforms and related tools to update invoice and payment information accurately.<br>• Help maintain organized records for payable transactions to support reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Contribute to ongoing workflow activities in a partially automated processing environment where manual entry remains essential.
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Pittsboro, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Pittsboro, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting candidate who holds an accounting degree and is eager to build hands-on experience in a supportive environment. The role focuses on cash application, general ledger activity, and billing support while partnering with senior accounting staff on close processes, audits, and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record daily incoming payments accurately in the general ledger and related subledgers to maintain up-to-date financial records.<br>• Prepare and enter journal entries with attention to accuracy, supporting routine accounting operations and documentation standards.<br>• Coordinate bank deposits when needed and ensure receipts are reflected correctly in accounting records.<br>• Assist the Senior Accountant with month-end activities, including reconciliations, closing tasks, and supporting schedules.<br>• Contribute to quarterly and annual audit preparation by organizing financial information and responding to documentation requests.<br>• Provide support for billing functions as business needs require, helping maintain timely and accurate invoicing activity.<br>• Review transaction details for completeness and resolve discrepancies by working with internal stakeholders.<br>• Help generate recurring financial reports used for operational and accounting review.
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 21 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a food and food processing organization in Goldsboro, North Carolina. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can evaluate customer deductions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate receivables activity. The person in this role will work across internal teams and external partners to research issues, recover invalid deductions, and help strengthen ongoing deduction management practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine customer deductions, determine the appropriate category for each item, and ensure issues are recorded accurately for follow-up.<br>• Investigate deduction activity to uncover patterns, identify unsupported claims, and recommend corrective actions that reduce repeat issues.<br>• Review supporting documents to confirm whether deductions are valid and apply the correct reason codes for resolution.<br>• Coordinate credit and debit memo requests related to returns, shortages, overages, and other customer account adjustments.<br>• Obtain proof of delivery and other transportation records from logistics platforms or carriers to support deduction research and dispute resolution.<br>• Pursue recovery of unauthorized deductions promptly while maintaining clear communication with customers and business partners.<br>• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, brokers, and Accounts Receivable colleagues to gather documentation and resolve open deduction matters.<br>• Prepare customer-level reporting and analysis that helps the Sales team understand trends, exposure, and account-specific concerns.<br>• Contribute to internal and external audit activities by organizing records, validating account support, and assisting with reporting needs.<br>• Support ad hoc analysis, spreadsheet-based projects, and other assigned receivables tasks as business needs evolve.
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z