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Payroll Specialist jobs in Raleigh, NC
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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$22–$43/hr
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$63k
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for maintaining accurate financial records through general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable functions, and weekly payroll processing. The ideal candidate needs to have prior experience in the constructi…
Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Project Billing Specialist with experience managing contracts and project invoicing, including recurring, or Time & Materials billing. Experience with NetSuite is REQUIRED. Responsibiliti…
$28 - $30 per hour
WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailor…
$100k - $130k
Global Payroll Manager Location: Raleigh, NC – 100% On-Site Salary: $100,000–$130,000+, depending on experience Experience: 8+ Years of Progressive Payroll Experience Global Experience: 4+ Years Supporting Global or Mult…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
Job Description Job Description Director of Payroll Operations Raleigh, NC · Hybrid Banyan Search is partnering with a growing, publicly traded company to place a Director of Payroll Operations. This is a senior operatio…
Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a growing client in Raleigh, NC. This role works closely with the Payroll Administrator and Accounting team to ensure accurate payroll processing, employee record m…
Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Billing Coordinator for commercial construction company in Raleigh. The Billing Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day billing operations for the servi…
Responsibilities: Accounting & Bookkeeping: ~Record all financial transactions in QuickBooks (sales, purchases, payments, receipts, payroll, etc.) ~Reconcile bank, credit card, and vendor accounts monthly ~Manage account…
$45k - $65k
invoices, receipts, and bank statements. - Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data. - Prepare and process payroll for employees. - Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries an…
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What payroll specialists earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$27 | $45k–$57k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Senior | $33–$43 | $69k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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