Payroll Clerk

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an accountancy team in Chattanooga, Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position requires in‑office presence in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role offers an opportunity to strengthen payroll expertise while working with tools such as QuickBooks and Excel in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of approximately 250 employees while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and support regular reconciliation activities to ensure dependable recordkeeping.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including work connected to Forms 941 and 942.
• Review and manage wage garnishment deductions, ensuring employee payments comply with applicable requirements.
• Research payroll exceptions, respond to follow-up inquiries, and prepare written correspondence as needed.
• Maintain payroll data in QuickBooks and use Excel to track, organize, and analyze payroll information.
• Support day-to-day payroll operations by identifying discrepancies, resolving issues, and keeping processes moving efficiently.

Requirements

• Experience handling payroll processing in a detail‑oriented setting.
• Working knowledge of full‑cycle payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees.
• Familiarity with payroll reporting and related documentation requirements.
• Experience with Forms 941 and 942 is required.
• Understanding of payroll garnishments and their effect on employee pay.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to workflow demands, and manage a steady volume of payroll tasks.
• All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.