Payroll Specialist

Eliassen Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist in Atlanta. The role involves managing payroll processing and ensuring compliance with multi-state tax regulations. Strong experience with ADP and Oracle systems is required, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, tax reconciliation, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance is essential; familiarity with Oracle HCM is preferred.
• Ongoing education or training in payroll systems and tax regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including tax filings and compliance with multi-state regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and manage tax reconciliations, including handling tax notices and amendment filings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline payroll processes and support system transitions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax reconciliation

Understanding of multi-state tax regulations

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field

Certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional)

Tools

Oracle HCM

ADP SmartCompliance

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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One of our clients in the Atlanta area is looking for a Payroll Specialist to add to their team. The Payroll Specialist focuses on reconciliation, tax compliance, and system cleanup. The Payroll Specialist will ideally have experience with Oracle HCM and ADP SmartCompliance.

The Payroll Specialist will manage and set up tax registrations within the tax portal for remitting taxes. The Payroll Specialist will also handle tax filings and amendment filings, ensuring compliance with multi‑state tax regulations. The Payroll Specialist will join a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Rate: $50- $60/ hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including tax filings and compliance with multi‑state regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and manage tax reconciliations, including handling tax notices and amendment filings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline payroll processes and support system transitions, such as from ADP to Oracle HCM.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, tax reconciliation, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance is essential; familiarity with Oracle HCM is preferred.
• Strong understanding of multi‑state tax regulations and compliance.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus.
• Ongoing education or training in payroll systems and tax regulations is beneficial.