
Senior Payroll Specialist
Ncontracts
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Tennessee • United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Oversee and manage the entire payroll function, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Participate in and improve processes for our semi-monthly payrolls, off-cycle payrolls, and special payrolls.
- Be the primary payroll resource for employees, and other stakeholders within Ncontracts.
- Prepare payroll related journal entries and reconciliations.
- Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal and external audits.
- Assist with month-end close tasks and complete special projects as assigned.
- Assist with year-end reporting and preparation of annual tax forms.
- Assist with year-end audit requests related to payroll.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or another related field
- 7+ years of experience managing payroll or similar accounting role
- CPP certification required
- Paylocity HRIS administration and configuration experience required
- NetSuite experience required
- 3-5 years of multi-state payroll processing experience with strong knowledge of FLSA laws, payroll taxes, and payroll-related compliance
- Experience handling payroll audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
- Merger & Acquisitions experience, particularly related to payroll integration and consolidation
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with capability to prioritize and are highly organized.
Benefits
- A fun, fast-paced work environment
- Responsible PTO Plan that meets or exceeds state and local medical and family leave laws
- 11 paid holidays
- Community and social events to keep you connected and engaged
- Mental Health Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Company-paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Aflac Benefits – Critical Illness, Cancer Protection, & Hospital Choice
- Pet Insurance
- 401 (k) with company match with eligibility on Day 1 of employment
- 2 Paid Volunteer Time Off Days
- And much more!
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll managementpayroll processingjournal entriesreconciliationsyear-end reportingtax form preparationpayroll auditscompliance assessmentsmulti-state payroll processingFLSA laws
Soft Skills
organizational skillsprioritizationmulti-tasking
Certifications
CPP certification