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On-Site in Louisville, KY Direct Hire We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while serving as the primary internal expert…
Finance & Accounting · Louisville, KY
Payroll Specialist jobs in Louisville, KY
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for accurately processing invoices, monitoring customer accounts…
$50k - $55k
The Corporate Billing Specialist is responsible for managing high-volume, complex billing processes. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience with contract-based billing, and the ability to collabor…
$25 - $33 per hour
Billing Portal Specialist On-Site in Louisville, KY The Billing Portal Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining customer billing portals, ensuring timely invoice submission, payment tracking, and account ac…
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing and processing customer invoicing, collections, cash applications, and account reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and timely payment of outstanding…
$23 - $25 per hour
On-Site in Louisville, KY Contract to Hire Accounts Payable Specialist The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely payment to vendor…
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing and processing customer invoicing, collections, cash applications, and account reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and timely payment of outstanding…
$44.55k - $72.34k
exceptions, and supports tax-reporting requirements to protect financial integrity and meet processing deadlines. The Accounts Payable Specialist builds foundational knowledge and skills to contribute to core work within…
the Partner of Choice for Suntory, creating exceptional value through the superior delivery of business services and solutions. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate and timely employee payroll, payroll system…
makes this a great opportunity? What Makes this a Great Opportunity ~ Play a critical role in the flawless execution of employee payroll activities, government reporting, system governance, and audit compliance Collabora…
$20 per hour
digging into the numbers, untangling billing discrepancies, and seeing high DSO drop? We are seeking a Full-Cycle Accounts Receivable Specialist to take full ownership of the order-to-cash process for a high-growth partn…
$500 per month
VisionFirst has an opening for a Billing Specialist. If you are looking to continue your billing career in a growing employee-owned company, apply to join our team! Job duties include but are not limited to: * Submitting…
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What payroll specialists earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$53k |
| Mid level | $24–$32 | $50k–$66k |
| Senior | $31–$39 | $64k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Louisville market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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