Payroll Accountant

Job Title: Payroll Accountant (Direct Hire)

Location (City, State): Mooresville, NC

Pay: $33–$35/hour

Benefit Information: 401(k), PTO, Holiday and Sick Time

Job Description:

The Payroll Accountant will support both payroll and accounting functions, ensuring accurate payroll processing while contributing to general ledger activities and compliance efforts. This role blends hands-on payroll administration with accounting responsibilities such as reconciliations, accruals, and audit support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 130 employees, including salaried and hourly staff
• Record payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and allocations to the general ledger
• Ensure accurate job costing of payroll expenses across projects
• Manage payroll tax reporting and support filings as needed
• Track and reconcile per diem payments, allowances, commissions, and bonuses
• Reconcile employee loan balances and petty cash activity for field personnel
• Assist with new vendor setup and maintenance
• Support workers’ compensation audits, financial audits, and payroll-related inquiries
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll data
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all employee compensation records

Perks:

• Competitive compensation with flexibility
• Stable role within a growing organization
• Exposure to both payroll and accounting functions
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a period of growth

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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