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Payroll SpecialistAston Carter • Carrollton, TX, US
Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter • Carrollton, TX, US
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Payroll Specialist

Job Description

This role requires an understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and exceptional organizational and time management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the multi-state payroll for our employees.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately process multi-state and Union weekly payrolls.
  • Handle off-cycle payrolls and payroll adjustments as needed.
  • Process payroll for new hires, terminations, and payroll adjustments.
  • Calculate and distribute bonuses, commissions, and other special payments as needed.
  • Track and deduct garnishments, tax levies, and other special payroll deductions as needed.
  • Assist with reconciling payroll prior to transmission and validate reports as needed.
  • Conduct regular account reconciliations for assigned areas to assure accuracy of records.
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner. Elevate more complex issues for resolution.

Essential Skills

  • 3-5 years of payroll processing and accounting experience.
  • Multi-state payroll experience required.
  • Understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws.
  • Proficiency with payroll software such as Coins, ADP, UKG or In-House / Non Outsourced processing software.
  • Experience with payroll tax, general ledger, reconciliation, and payroll accounting.

    • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior experience with processing Union (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls, and Prevailing Wage and Certified payroll reports is a plus.
  • Union payroll experience preferred.
  • Data entry, analysis, and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • A degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.

    • Work Environment

    The position is based in an office environment.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carrollton, Texas.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 / hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following :

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

    • Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Carrollton,TX.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

    About Aston Carter :

    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® double diamond 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.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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