Payroll Analyst

We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing and accounts receivable activities for a manufacturing operation in Lousiburg, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule while helping maintain accurate customer billing and payment records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely completion and compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate payroll data, including compensation changes, tax withholdings, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit details.
• Examine time records, pay calculations, and payroll output to identify errors and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records with professionalism and timely follow-up.
• Prepare payroll summaries and supporting reports for finance and leadership teams as needed.
• Create customer invoices, verify billing accuracy, and help ensure prompt issuance of receivables documentation.
• Record incoming payments, apply receipts to customer accounts, and reconcile accounts receivable activity.
• Review outstanding balances, follow up on overdue accounts, and assist in resolving billing disputes or payment variances.
• Support period-end close activities by reconciling payroll and receivables information to financial records and maintaining effective internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll, accounts receivable, or a blended accounting support position.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholding practices, wage requirements, and receivables processes.
• Experience using payroll or accounting platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, or similar systems.
• Ability to process full-cycle payroll with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees, customers, and internal teams.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll and large employee populations is advantageous.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$65,000.00 Yearly

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