Payroll Analyst

Addison Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm seeks a highly motivated Payroll Specialist for their Jacksonville office. This role requires 3–7 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing, supporting a workforce of 500+ employees. Responsibilities include processing payroll, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and managing payroll discrepancies. Ideal candidates should have strong Excel skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines, contributing effectively within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Professional, dependable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly or bi-weekly multi-state payroll for a primarily non-exempt workforce.
• Prepare and process off-cycle payments as needed.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support the Finance team with payroll-related reporting and data requests.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Tax team to assist in research and filings.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Tax compliance

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with a strong background in multi-state payroll processing and payroll tax compliance. This role is ideal for someone with 3–7 years of experience who has managed payroll for a mid-sized to large employee population (500+ employees) and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process weekly or bi-weekly multi-state payroll for a primarily non-exempt workforce (500+ employees)
• Prepare and process off-cycle payments as needed
• Support the Finance team with payroll-related reporting and data requests
• Partner with HR generalists and department managers to ensure timely and accurate updates to employee records
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with the administration and processing of wage garnishments
• Collaborate with the Payroll Tax team to assist in research and filings
• Perform other payroll-related duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 3–7 years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state payroll and tax compliance
• Experience processing payroll for a company with 500+ employees
• Strong working knowledge of payroll tax principles and compliance practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Professional, dependable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Team-oriented and adaptable to shifting priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Knowledge of Oracle or similar payroll/HRIS systems
• APA certification (FPC or CPP)
• Experience working closely with Finance and Tax departments

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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