Payroll Accounting Specialist

Nextaff Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXTAFF is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting and payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with financial data, payroll processing, and cross-functional teams.

The Payroll & Accounting Specialist will provide day-to-day accounting support while managing payroll preparation and processing, with emphasis on accounts payable, accounts receivable,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, or related financial experience preferred.
• Payroll processing experience required.
• Paylocity experience required.
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and match supporting documentation.
• Verify invoice accuracy, pricing, payment terms, and account coding.
• Assist with accounts payable and payment processing.
• Maintain vendor records and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and credits.
• Record customer payments and research billing issues.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with expense report reviews and audit preparation.
• Prepare financial documentation and account analyses for management.
• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review employee timecards and timekeeping records.
• Verify regular hours, overtime, bonuses, PTO, and payroll adjustments.
• Process employee status and pay changes.
• Review payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records and confidentiality.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Job Description

NEXTAFF is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting and payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with financial data, payroll processing, and cross-functional teams.

Schedule & Pay

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Occasional overtime as needed
• Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on experience
• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Position Summary

The Payroll & Accounting Specialist will provide day-to-day accounting support while managing payroll preparation and processing. This position is heavily focused on accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, account reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, and general ledger support. The role also ensures accurate and timely payroll administration while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Functions

• Process vendor invoices and match supporting documentation
• Verify invoice accuracy, pricing, payment terms, and account coding
• Assist with accounts payable and payment processing
• Maintain vendor records and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Prepare and process customer invoices and credits
• Record customer payments and research billing issues
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Assist with expense report reviews and audit preparation
• Prepare financial documentation and account analyses for management

Payroll Functions

• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review employee timecards and timekeeping records
• Verify regular hours, overtime, bonuses, PTO, and payroll adjustments
• Process employee status and pay changes
• Review payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit deductions
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Maintain payroll records and confidentiality
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, or related financial experience preferred
• Payroll processing experience required
• Paylocity experience required
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus

Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug screen