Vulcan Elements
Payroll Specialist
Research Triangle Park +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Location
- Research Triangle Park
Durham, North Carolina, United States - Experience
- 3+ years of experience processing payroll; multi-state or high-volume experience preferred.
- Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
About the job
Processes accurate, compliant payroll for employees across company sites, maintains payroll records, resolves pay questions, and supports payroll reporting and reconciliation.
What you'll do
- Verify timesheets and calculate and process payroll, including off-cycle runs and deductions.
- Maintain payroll records, handle employee inquiries, and ensure compliance with payroll and tax requirements.
- File and reconcile payroll taxes, reconcile payroll with the general ledger, and support audits and reporting.
What they ask for
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3+ years of experience processing payroll.
- Hands-on experience with payroll software (ADP, Rippling, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar).
- Working knowledge of wage and hour laws, tax withholding requirements, and garnishment procedures.
Nice to have
- Experience with payroll tax filings and general ledger reconciliation.
- CPP designation or international payroll experience.
Tools
Rippling, ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, Excel/Google Sheets
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