Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Job Description

The Payroll Specialist will manage full-cycle payroll processing for approximately 185 employees across two locations while supporting additional accounting functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys a mix of payroll and transactional accounting work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and on time for approximately 185 employees across two entities.
• Manage all payroll-related functions, including deductions, garnishments, benefits, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain strong payroll controls and ensure accuracy and consistency across both locations.
• Utilize Paylocity for payroll processing, reporting, and related payroll tasks.
• Perform primary payroll processing activities on Mondays and Tuesdays in accordance with established schedules.
• Provide support to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions later in the week, based on experience and skillset.
• Assist with general transactional accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Ensure all payroll and accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to resolve payroll and accounting inquiries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and internal policies to support compliance.

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing for a multi-employee environment.
• Payroll certification such as CPP or equivalent, or comparable credential in place of a degree.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume transactional work with strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and compliance.
• Ability to support multiple functions and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, with specific experience using Paylocity preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Solid numerical and analytical skills to ensure accuracy in payroll and accounting transactions.

• Finance or accounting background preferred, through education or relevant work experience.
• Experience with Paylocity is strongly preferred for payroll processing and reporting.
• Comfort working across both payroll and transactional accounting functions such as AP and AR.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small, tight-knit team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with employees and leadership regarding payroll and accounting matters.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues in payroll and accounting processes.

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, with standard hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The work environment offers a team-oriented, collaborative culture with a small company feel and a clear growth trajectory. The organization has approximately 33 employees, providing direct visibility to leadership, including the Controller and CFO. The role uses Paylocity as the primary payroll system and involves regular interaction with accounting processes such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Employees have access to a stable benefits package and work closely with colleagues in a tight-knit, supportive environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Benefits package can be provided

This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 26, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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