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Accounting & Finance

January 20, 2026

Payroll Specialist (Accounting Background Required)


Type

Contract To Hire

Location

College Park, GA

Job ID

63816


Openwork is currently hiring a Payroll Specialist (Accounting Background Required) for a well-established company in College Park, GA. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys detailed analysis, auditing, and explaining payroll trends in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities include:

  • Processing weekly payroll accurately and on time

  • Reviewing and auditing payroll data to identify errors, inconsistencies, and discrepancies

  • Analyzing payroll reports to identify week-over-week trends and variances

  • Comparing current payroll totals to prior weeks and determining causes of increases or decreases

  • Investigating payroll fluctuations related to overtime, rate changes, bonuses, corrections, or missed punches

  • Preparing clear reports and explanations of payroll variances for management review

  • Ensuring payroll compliance with company policies and applicable regulations

  • Partnering with Accounting and HR teams to resolve payroll-related issues

  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation

What You’ll Need:

  • 5+ years of payroll experience

  • Strong accounting background

  • Proven experience auditing and analyzing payroll data

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills

  • Proficiency with payroll systems and reporting tools

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

  • Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Skills:

  • Advanced Excel or payroll reporting experience

  • Experience in a high-volume or weekly payroll environment

Pay & Schedule:

  • Pay Rate: $22–$24 per hour (based on experience)

  • Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or

  • Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

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About Openwork

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company with over 50 years of industry experience. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but finding the right job or team is a great place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions.

Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit www.openwork.com to start building your future with us.

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