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! 

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people. 

At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.  

• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.


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  3-5+ years of multi‑state, full‑cycle payroll experience required.
  
  


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  Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
  
  


• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred but not required.

• 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.