Senior Payroll Specialist

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Huntsville, Las Vegas, London, Nashville, Pensacola, Tampa and Winter Haven, there is a spot for you! 

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Senior Payroll Specialist: Frazier & Deeter is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our growing Finance department. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will play a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across the firm. We’re looking for someone with a positive, detail‑oriented mindset who takes pride in delivering exceptional service to our internal stakeholders and thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all payroll transactions.
• Process salaries, benefits, taxes, garnishments, and other deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate all payroll reports.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws and payroll best practices.
• Prepare and file payroll‑related tax filings and support year‑end processes.
• Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Build and enhance reporting tools to streamline payroll operations and improve accuracy.
• Provide high‑quality customer service by resolving escalated payroll issues promptly and professionally.
• Research and resolve complex payroll matters, partnering with HR and Finance as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and employee information.
• Support leadership with ad hoc projects and additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of multi‑state, full‑cycle payroll experience required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Macros).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• High initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.