Payroll Jobs in Georgia

A Payroll professional in the accounting industry manages the process of paying an organization's employees. They ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry and processing for the company's payroll. This includes ensuring that all calculations are accurate, that all necessary deductions have been made, and that employees are paid on time. Payroll professionals also ensure that the organization is in compliance with all tax laws, labor laws, and any other applicable regulations.

Important skills for a Payroll professional include attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of tax and labor laws. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Payroll professionals may also need certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) which are offered by the American Payroll Association. Before becoming a payroll professional, a person might have roles such as a Payroll Clerk, Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant which would give them the necessary skills and experience.

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Office Manager Human Resources Payroll Specialist

  • Roswell, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Roswell, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Your responsibilities will include onboarding/ offboarding employees, Business Compliance, scheduling meetings, payroll, completing reports, paying invoices, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining...

Lead Sales Compensation Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 hours ago

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our...

Senior Payroll Specialist (ISolved) - AZ, GA - On Site

  • Duluth, GA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Duluth, GA
  • 16 hours ago

experience PEO, ASO, multi-state payroll experience Knowledge of HR Pyramid (recommended but not required) Knowledge of Prism HR (recommended but not required) Experience with iSolved required....

Senior Payroll Specialist (iSolved) - GA - On Site

  • Duluth, GA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Duluth, GA
  • 16 hours ago

experience PEO, ASO, multi-state payroll experience Knowledge of HR Pyramid (recommended but not required) Knowledge of Prism HR (recommended but not required) Experience with iSolved required....

Sr Payroll Administrator, Corporate

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 20 hours ago

Support Bi-weekly / weekly payroll preparation and distribution of the organization's multi-state payroll in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy Process all final...

Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Duluth, GA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Duluth, GA
  • 20 hours ago

experience PEO, ASO, multi-state payroll experience Knowledge of HR Pyramid (recommended but not required) Knowledge of Prism HR (recommended but not required) Experience with iSolved required....

Payroll Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 21 hours ago

Managing intercompany invoicing, reconciliation, and journal entries Plan, steer, organize and coordinate transformation process-related activities and workstreams Demonstrate strong project management...

Payroll Manager

  • Roswell, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roswell, GA
  • 1 day ago

The Position Payroll Manager Job Summary The Payroll Manager manages the United States payrolls, payroll taxes, garnishment processes, and unemployment including vendor management, budget, and contract...

The role is involved in Payroll System stability, support of business events and helping to drive continuous improvement across the payroll function....

Billing and Payroll Assistant

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago

The Billing and Payroll Assistant receives, reviews, and validates clinician direct deposit, W-9 forms, and timesheets....

Compensation Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Position Purpose: Provides analytical support to the development and administration of compensation programs that meet Home Depot objectives and needs. Focus may include store, SSC, or executive...

Director, Payroll

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago

of all payroll activities....

Payroll Specialist

  • Macon, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 3 days ago

Knowledge of garnishments, and wage earner, which are subject to payroll deductions. Knowledge of practices, principles, laws, and regulations applied to automated payroll administration....

Compensation Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler,...

Workday, Senior Payroll Administrator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for the preparation and processing of exempt and non-exempt (biweekly) multi-state payroll for 10,000 employees from start to finish as part of the team using Workday and OSV Reconcile the...

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Running payroll is so much more than just pushing a button. This course breaks down the basics from start to finish - including onboarding and offboarding, tracking time, making the accounting...

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Georgia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Payroll positions.



Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Payrolls in Georgia
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%


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