Payroll Jobs in North Carolina

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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Payroll Clerk

  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Laurinburg, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Duties also include journal entry input, teammate garnishment set up and review of payroll bi-weekly, quarterly and annual IRS forms such as Form 941 and Form W2....

Payroll Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 hours ago

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS: 5+ years of payroll experience, including managing large-scale, multi-state payrolls for both hourly and salaried employees; prior experience with ADP required....

Payroll Supervisor

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago

Education/Experience: Minimum of Associate's degree, or equivalent education, in a related field required. 3-5 years supervisory experience and multi-state payroll experience required....

Payroll & Benefits Professional

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 16 hours ago

This position will handle multi-state payroll as well as support the administration of employee benefits....

Payroll Manager

  • Durham, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Payroll Manager to join an established team in Durham. The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll administration....

Worker's Compensation Specialist

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds. *** This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC *** The Workers Compensation Specialist plays a...

Payroll Specialist

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM Required Qualifications Experience: Previous multi-state payroll processing experience 2+ years Education: High school diploma required Technical skills: Demonstrated data...

Payroll Coordinator Fiscal FT

  • Morehead City, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Morehead City, NC
  • 3 days ago

DEFINITION OF POSITION Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing; works with Human Resources staff to ensure timely updates of payroll system; supports reporting of Labor Analytics in coordination...

Payroll Specialist I

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 3 days ago

Finalizes payroll and completes Payroll reporting to supervisor. Prepares payroll reports and submits to supervisor each month....

Compensation Analyst

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 3 days ago

Review compensation data changes in HRIS system for accuracy and approve for payroll processing....

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Payroll Specialist

  • Matthews, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 4 days ago

Requirements The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: Associates degree in accounting 3-5 years' experience in HR administration and/or processing multiple entity and multi-state payrolls...

Automotive Payroll Clerk

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago

Prepares direct deposit for payroll. Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages. Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions....

Compensation Analyst

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago

The Compensation Analyst helps program management in partnership with the Compensation team to ensure business services, managers and leadership receives timely and accurate information about pay...

Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago

Payroll Accounting Lead payroll accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll accruals, and related financial reporting....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


Local
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Salary for Payroll Jobs in North Carolina

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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