Top 91 Payroll accountant Jobs in Tennessee

Payroll Accountant
Alliance Healthcare Services —Memphis, TN
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Staff Accountant
HMP Senior Solutions —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- GAAP
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Tax Consultant
Beacon Hill Staffing Group —Goodlettsville, TN
- $45 - $70 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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2d
Accountant 4
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division —Memphis, TN
- $84,136.00 - $105,164.80 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- CPA
- System design
4d
Accountant II
Hamilton County Department Of Education —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Accountant - Professional Services
All In One Accounting —Nashville, TN
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- QuickBooks
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Senior Accountant, Payroll Tax
AutoZone —Memphis, TN
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Store discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
Part Time Accounting Generalist
Your Home Team Care —Knoxville, TN
- $55,000 - $58,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- GAAP
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Administrative Accounting Associate
Integrity Warranty —Ooltewah, TN
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Manager
Advanced Industrial Services, Inc —Pulaski, TN
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Staff Accountant
Confidential —Crossville, TN
- $60,599.19 - $70,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Accountant
Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC —Franklin, TN
- $83,616.51 - $150,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- English
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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4d
Senior Accountant
HMP Senior Solutions —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Accountant
RemX —Knoxville, TN
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Finance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Senior Accountant
SWC —Millington, TN
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Staff Accountant -- Knoxville Based Television Production and Entertainment Accounting Firm
Winchester Consulting LLC —Knoxville, TN
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- No experience needed
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Accountant
SHINE Management Inc. —Loudon County, TN
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- GAAP
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Project Accountant
iSuite —Nashville, TN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Staff Accountant
RCO Management INC —Franklin, TN
- $58,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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PAYROLL TAX MANAGER
Palco —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Research
- 3 years
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Payroll Accountant

Alliance Healthcare Services -
Memphis, TN

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Job Details

Part-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Benefits administration
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Attention to detail
GAAP

Full Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Accountant

Reports to: Director of Finance

Summary

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, organizational policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position serves as the primary payroll administrator and provides payroll accounting support including journal entries, cost allocations, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support. The Payroll Accountant partners closely with Human Resources to ensure employee status and compensation changes are accurately reflected in payroll while supporting Finance through month-end close and grant accounting.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience Requirement

Minimum three (3) years of payroll processing experience. Three (3) years of accounting experience preferred. Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, grant allocations, healthcare or nonprofit accounting preferred.

Key Job Responsibilities

Payroll Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
Process payroll taxes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Process garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions.
Administer retirement contributions and payroll benefit deductions.
Prepare payroll journal entries.
Prepare payroll cost allocation journal entries by department, program, and grant.
Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Provide payroll audit support and prepare supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Human Resources regarding new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and compensation changes.
Maintain payroll records and respond to payroll-related employee inquiries

Accounting Responsibilities

Perform payroll balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to payroll liabilities, accrued payroll, payroll taxes, benefit withholdings, and retirement liabilities.
Prepare payroll accruals for month-end and year-end close.
Prepare and maintain grant payroll allocations and supporting documentation.
Provide month-end close support.
Prepare audit schedules and assist internal and external auditors.
Provide financial reporting support related to payroll and labor costs.
Reconcile payroll expenses to the general ledger.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as assigned
Assist with budgets and labor cost analysis
Assist with other accounting functions and special projects assigned by the Director of Finance.

General Accounting Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
Prepare and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
Assist with bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with grant accounting and financial reporting.
Support implementation of accounting process improvements and internal controls.
Perform other accounting duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Cross-Training & Business Continuity

Maintain written payroll procedures and documentation.
Cross-train with Finance staff to ensure continuity of payroll and accounting operations.
Serve as backup for designated accounting functions during vacations, leaves of absence, and staffing shortages.
Provide backup assistance to other Finance team members as departmental workload requires.
Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, grant accounting, and other accounting functions when payroll responsibilities permit.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of payroll laws and GAAP.
Strong Excel and accounting skills.
Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Work Location: In person

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