Driver Payroll Specialist - Precise Pay, Growth & Benefits

Covenant Logisitcs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Telemedicine Access

Disability Coverage – Short & Long‑Tem

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Program

DFSA (Dependent Care)

Adoption Assistance

EAP (24/7)

Job summary

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Driver Payroll Processor to ensure accurate weekly/biweekly payrolls, resolve discrepancies, and safeguard confidential data. The role supports auditing, batch balancing in GP, and driver/owner-operator settlements within a fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and strong MS Office & payroll software knowledge. Join a benefits-rich, equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field required; 1 year per year substituted allowed.
• 3+ years payroll/accounting experience required.
• 2+ years of customer experience required.
• Previous transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Process and prepare payrolls accurately and timely.
• Code, enter and retrieve confidential payroll data and special transactions.
• Prepare data for audits and ensure information is available.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data andPII.
• Prepare and maintain payroll documents and folders weekly.
• Calculate retro pay adjustments for Fleet Teams and Operations.
• Review systems prior to weekly payroll processing.
• Process transportation management systems payroll and owner-operator settlements.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll records for accuracy.
• Balance batches in GP (minpay, vacation, tuition, bonuses).
• Handle escalated driver inquiries (phone and email).
• Assist training of team members on new processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Fast-paced

Independent worker

Team player

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field

Tools

Great Plains (GP)

Job description

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Driver Payroll Processor to ensure accurate weekly/biweekly payrolls, resolve discrepancies, and safeguard confidential data. The role supports auditing, batch balancing in GP, and driver/owner-operator settlements within a fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and strong MS Office & payroll software knowledge. Join a benefits-rich, equal-opportunity employer.