Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Job Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time
Schedule: Hybrid or On-site (flexible based on location)
Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll processing for a growing organization. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and experienced with multi-state payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for a multi-state employee population
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Maintain payroll records and assist with audits and reporting requirements
• Support tax filings, garnishments, benefits deductions, and direct deposit processing
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s and related reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and compliance
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, Paylocity, or similar
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality

Preferred Experience

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus
• Experience in high-volume or fast-paced environments
• Exposure to HRIS systems and benefits administration
• Experience in industries such as professional services, nonprofit, or government contracting

Why Apply

• Stable, direct hire opportunity with growth potential
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to build expertise across payroll and HR functions