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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ADP GlobalView Payroll Lead

  • Raleigh, NC
  • moments ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • moments ago

Your Background Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of payroll experience in a leadership or senior role. Expertise in ADP GlobalView and multi-state payroll processing....

HRIS/Payroll Coordinator

  • Garner, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Garner, NC
  • 4 hours ago

What you will be doing: Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes...

Payroll Specialist (Part Time) Remote

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Job Summary Are you passionate about payroll and customer service? We invite you to apply for our PART-TIME REMOTE Payroll Specialist role!...

Remote Work

Workers Compensation Specialist - PT, PTA, OT, or ATC

  • Nashville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Workers' Compensation Specialist - PT, PTA, OT, or ATC 3 Locations Available req9880 Posted on: 4/9/2025 Job available in these locations: Nashville, NC, United States Washington, NC, United...

Payroll Specialist

  • Newland, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Newland, NC
  • 3 days ago

Processes all classified payroll checks....

Classification & Compensation Analyst/Salary Administrator

  • Kinston, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Kinston, NC
  • 3 days ago

Experience with the Integrated HR/Payroll System (Beacon) Bachelor s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience required...

Payroll Technician

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago

balancing. 1 to 3 years experience in a payroll-related position with responsibility for pay calculations and payroll account balancing....

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

As the leader of the Regional payroll team, you will be responsible for the processing payroll in the United States and Canada using ADP GlobalView and Celergo payroll software, Workday HRIS software...

Corporate Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

Process payroll in SAP, properly accounting for all valid employees. Document and resolve processing exceptions and errors during payroll processing....

Payroll Administrator

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

and posts to payroll records Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments Prorates expenses to be debited...

Workday, Senior Payroll Administrator

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

Cash Management, Payroll and Leave Administrator

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

The position creates, inputs, and verifies journal entry for all receipts into FARS. It verifies and post other journal entries as needed....

Associate, Global Payroll General Ledger

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago

payroll accounting breaks Partner with the Global Payroll teams where needed to improve processes upstream that may alleviate the recurring employee payroll breaks, we see in the payroll clearing balance...

Associate, Compensation Analyst

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago

Understanding of labor legislation and payroll processes. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and HRIS systems....

Payroll Manager

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: At a minimum, what youll need: Bachelors degree and/or 10 years of experience managing multi-state payroll systems. 5 years of experience managing 4 or more direct reports with an employee...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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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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