Accounting Specialist Salary in Alpharetta, GA

The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the company's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This private multi-billion-dollar company has several entities and 15K+ employees across the U.S. and some in Canada. This role will oversee half of the entities and 5 Payroll Specialists.Responsibilities:Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.Oversees the workflow of assigned entities and manages direct reports to successful completion of tasks.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.Ensures accurate and timely completion of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications: College degree or commensurate experience3+ years' experience with ADP Workforce Now5+ years' experience managing high-volume multi-state payroll.Experience should include preparation, balancing, understanding of internal controls, and payroll tax reporting.Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.Successful supervisory and leadership skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)Kronos Dimensions experience preferred, but not required.*Company information will be shared with qualified applicants.

Beacon Hill Associates is seeking a candidate for a Payroll Specialist position for our client in Alpharetta, GA . You would be responsible for assisting with payroll across the nation, and your responsibilities include answering questions regarding timesheets, reviewing payroll, and prep for payroll. The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience supporting a multi-state payroll team and is proficient in ADPVantage or Paylocity. This contract-to-hire role is Monday through Friday and is hybrid. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a national company that offers great benefits and culture. Responsibilities: Prepare and finalize payroll, address timecard queries, and manage email and support inquiries. Ensure accurate payroll processing, handle PTO and garnishment inquiries, and provide tier 2 phone support. Manage deductions, compile payroll data for reports, reconcile discrepancies, and support audits. Collaborate with the HR Service Team to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate benefit deductions. Coordinate invoice approval for 3rd party deductions and compile data for Workers' Compensation claims. Maintain compliance with statutory reporting, reconcile discrepancies and support audits. Qualifications: 2-5 years of multi-state payroll support experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or relevant experience Proficiency with ADPVantage preferred Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including VLookups and Pivottables Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? If so, please APPLY TODAY! Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com .We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)