American City Business Journals

Payroll Specialist

American City Business Journals  •  Charlotte, NC (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Payroll Processing

  • Prepare and process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
  • Verify timekeeping records, resolve discrepancies, and ensure appropriate approvals.
  • Enter, audit, and reconcile payroll data, including wages, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of overtime, shift differentials, and special pay.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

  • Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings, reports, and year-end documents (e.g., W-2s).
  • Stay current with changes to payroll laws and regulations.

Employee Support

  • Maintain the highest confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience required.
  • Experience with payroll systems such as ADP

Skills/Experience

  • Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, wage/hour compliance, and garnishments.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR/payroll software.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and handle confidential information.
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) preferred.
  • Experience working in a multi-state payroll environment preferred.

Job Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role manages payroll data, maintains compliance with federal and state regulations, and provides exceptional support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in managing sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Additional Job Information

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

Here are just a few of our programs:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
  • Medical Infertility Services
  • Corporate discount programs
  • Employee Recognition/Service Awards
  • And so much more!

(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Salary Range

Competitive

Compliance Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.

American City Business Journals

About American City Business Journals

The Nation’s Premier Print and Digital Publisher of Local Business News

American City Business Journals is a multi-platform media company providing in-depth coverage of local business communities and breaking news. Through print, digital products and face-to-face events, ACBJ offers business leaders many avenues for making connections and gives them a competitive edge locally, regionally and nationally. ACBJ is the premier media solutions platform for companies that target business decision-makers.

In addition to its business newspapers, American City operates BizEquity. This online business valuation platform helps financial professionals create more valuable relationships with business owners.

American City also publishes specialty publications, which include a high-tech business newspaper, a law journal, and Hemmings Motor News.

American City is a unit of Advance, whose exceptional portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Leaders Group, Stage Entertainment, Turnitin, 1010data, and POP. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Discovery and Reddit.

Industry
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Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Year Founded
1985
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