Payroll Processor - Minneapolis, MN

Accenture; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Payroll Processor contractor to support U.S. payroll operations in the Minneapolis area. You will process weekly and bi-weekly payroll, validate data, and resolve discrepancies in a confidential, detail‑driven environment.

This role requires Workday Payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations. The position is hybrid, with potential shifts based on business needs and contractor engagement through BCforward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on Workday Payroll experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations and compliance.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly U.S. payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Validate timekeeping, attendance, earnings, deductions, and garnishments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data confidentiality

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contractor Opportunity: Payroll Processor

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Engagement Type: Contractor via Third-Party Supplier

Contracting Entity: Accenture

Supplier of Record: Payforward/BCforward

Expected Start Date: 10/19/2026

Duration: 6 Months

About the Role:

We are seeking qualified contractors to fulfill the role of Payroll Processor. In this role, you will support U.S. payroll operations by processing payroll transactions, validating employee data, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and resolving payroll-related inquiries. This position requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and experience working within complex payroll environments where accuracy and confidentiality are critical.

This opportunity is open to individuals located in the Minneapolis, MN area and surrounding communities. The role requires reliable internet access and the ability to manage responsibilities in a hybrid work environment. Contractors may be required to work rotational shifts based on business needs.

Contractors will be engaged and paid by a third-party payroll supplier, BCforward, which will serve as the employer of record for tax and compliance purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Duties:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly U.S. payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Validate employee timekeeping, attendance, earnings, deductions, and garnishments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payroll exceptions.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Deliverables or Project Scope:

• Timely and accurate payroll processing for assigned employee populations.
• Compliance with payroll tax, wage, garnishment, and statutory requirements.
• Payroll reconciliation, reporting, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll record maintenance.

Collaboration Tools or Platforms:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Workday Payroll
• Payroll reporting and workforce management systems

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll processing or related payroll operations.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, wage calculations, deductions, and payroll compliance.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting high-volume payroll environments.
• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within complex enterprise payroll operations.

Compliance Notes:

This is a contractor role administered through a third-party payroll supplier. The supplier will determine compensation, benefits, and applicable employment policies. The contractor will not be eligible for employee benefits from Accenture.

The supplier will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws including ADA, FMLA, and local ordinances.

Contractors must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for work authorization in the United States.

Individuals currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Contractor candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. A criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to engagement with Accenture.

Accenture will not discriminate against individuals because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another individual. Those with access to compensation information as a part of their job functions may not disclose such information unless the disclosure is:

• In response to a formal complaint or charge,
• In furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action,
• Consistent with Accenture’s legal duty to furnish information

California residents or those planning to work from Los Angeles County should review additional notifications here.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the contractor engagement process.

Compensation Disclosure

Compensation for contractor roles supporting Accenture is determined by the contractor’s employer BCforward, and varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and experience.

As required by law, below you’ll find the reasonable range of compensation BCforward expects to pay for this role as set forth below.

We anticipate this contractor role will be posted until 10/02/2026.

BCforward offers a market competitive suite of benefits including but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. See more information on our benefits here: https://www.bcforward.com/bcforward-benefits/

• California: $36 - $52/hr
• Colorado: $31 - $44/hr
• Connecticut: $34 - $48/hr
• Cleveland, OH: $29 - $40/hr
• Columbus, OH: $30 - $41/hr
• District of Columbia: $40 - $58/hr
• Illinois: $32 - $46/hr
• Maine: $30 - $42/hr
• Maryland: $35 - $49/hr
• Massachusetts: $36 - $52/hr
• Minnesota: $33 - $43/hr
• New Jersey: $36 - $52/hr
• New York: $37 - $56/hr
• Virginia: $33 - $46/hr
• Washington: $40 - $55/hr

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Accenture maintains a drug-free workplace. Engaging in illegal activities, including drug abuse, may result in termination or other appropriate action. The unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, transfer, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture believes that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All decisions regarding contractor engagement shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accenture’s commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to all individuals performing services on its behalf, including those engaged through third-party suppliers. For details, view a copy of theAccenture Equal Opportunity Statement.

Accenture is an EEO and Affiantative Action supporter of Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities and is committed to providing veteran engagement opportunities.

Accenture is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities or religious observances. If you are hired to perform services as a contractor for Accenture, you may request reasonable accommodations through the supplier, which will coordinate with Accenture as needed to support your ability to perform essential job functions.