Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll and Accounting Specialist to support payroll operations for a healthcare organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is a fulltime permanent position and is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll with precision while maintaining compliance with payroll laws and internal standards. The role also contributes to payroll reporting, employee record accuracy, and selected accounting support as part of the broader finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.

• Examine time and attendance data, resolve discrepancies, and confirm payroll inputs align with company guidelines and applicable labor requirements.

• Apply federal and state payroll rules related to taxes, deductions, wage laws, and required filings to maintain full regulatory compliance.

• Update and preserve payroll records, including employee profiles, compensation details, withholding information, and benefit-related deductions.

• Generate and distribute payroll documentation such as earnings statements, annual tax forms, and standard payroll reports for internal and employee use.

• Partner with internal teams to investigate payroll issues, answer questions, and support timely resolution of pay-related concerns.

• Use payroll ERP and related systems to manage payroll data efficiently and support accurate payroll operations.

• Provide assistance with general accounting tasks when needed, contributing to the accuracy of financial records and reconciliations.

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data validation through final processing and reporting.

• Background handling multi-state payroll with a strong understanding of varying tax and wage regulations.

• Proven ability to process payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees with a high level of accuracy.

• Working knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, including tax withholding, reporting obligations, and wage and hour rules.

• Hands-on experience using payroll ERP for payroll administration or related payroll functions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile payroll, timekeeping, and deduction data effectively.

• Must have a solid knowledge of general accounting principles and comfortable supporting accounting-related activities in addition to core payroll responsibilities.

• Experience in accounting focus role required

**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration