Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

401k match

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Accounting Specialist for an on-site role in Cool Springs. You will manage multi-state payroll, ensure accurate withholding, and maintain project accounting records to support payroll and billing across active construction projects.

The position requires 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work on-site. It offers a salary up to $80,000 plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, with the potential for

Qualifications

• Payroll experience, including multi-state payroll and tax withholding requirements.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Comfortable with Excel.
• Ability to work onsite in Cool Springs.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll and related employee changes, supporting accurate pay and withholding across changing project locations.
• Maintain project accounting records by entering subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders into the accounting system.
• Prepare owner billings and project utility bill processing with a focus on accuracy and timely submission.
• Process corporate accounts payable, credit card activity, and expense records.
• Review certified payroll submissions for applicable projects and support related compliance requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Tax withholding

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Payroll Accounting Specialist – Salary up to $80,000 + Bonus – Cool Springs – Great Benefits including 3 Weeks of PTO to Start – Work/Life Balance – Permanent Direct Hire

My client, a booming construction services company in Cool Springs, is seeking a Payroll Accounting Specialist. The company has been in business for over 40 years and has low turnover because of a 40-hour work week, great culture, and owners who care about their employees. Great benefits, including 18 days of PTO to start and 401k match. Salary is up to $80,000 + bonus. The position is on-site in Cool Springs, with the possibility of one day of remote work down the road. This is a permanent direct hire position. Hiring Now!

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Own a varied accounting portfolio that supports active construction projects across multiple states.
• Contribute to accurate payroll, billing, and project records that support connected accounting and operations teams.
• Work with a kind and caring manager.
• Take on meaningful responsibility in a small accounting team with direct access to leadership

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll and Accounting Specialist:

• Process multi-state payroll and related employee changes, supporting accurate pay and withholding across changing project locations.
• Maintain project accounting records by entering subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders into the accounting system.
• Prepare owner billings and project utility bill processing with a focus on accuracy and timely submission.
• Process corporate accounts payable, credit card activity, and expense records.
• Review certified payroll submissions for applicable projects and support related compliance requirements.

Preferred Experience for the Payroll and Accounting Specialist:

• Payroll experience, including multi-state payroll and tax withholding requirements.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Comfortable with Excel.
• Ability to work onsite in Cool Springs.