Payroll Specialist - Multi-State & Compliance

Aptonet; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptonet is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing across the United States. This role involves full-cycle payroll management for multiple states, from entering new hires to processing manual checks and handling payroll discrepancies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, experience with ADP systems, and a solid understanding of payroll laws and compliance. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for supporting employees and managing sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Practitioner, or Payroll Technician.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-state payroll processing.
• Solid bookkeeping or accounting support experience.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle weekly payroll processing for employees across multiple states.
• Gather time data from multiple sources; check timesheets for accuracy.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll-related inquiries.

Skills

Multi-state payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

ADP WFN

Job description

Aptonet is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing across the United States. This role involves full-cycle payroll management for multiple states, from entering new hires to processing manual checks and handling payroll discrepancies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, experience with ADP systems, and a solid understanding of payroll laws and compliance. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for supporting employees and managing sensitive data.