Corporate Accounting Manager

Aston Carter • Knoxville, TN

5d • $55 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead our payroll accounting function. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee end-to-end payroll accounting operations, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements across a complex, multi-entity environment. You’ll partner closely with HR, Finance, and external auditors while managing and developing a high-performing team. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes, working with systems, and making a measurable impact.

Requirements

• 8+ years of payroll or payroll accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems (UKG, ADP, Workday, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience working in large, complex, or multi-entity environments
• Proven ability to lead teams, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and discretion with sensitive information

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience with system implementations or large-scale process redesigns
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll accounting operations, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, payroll tax laws, and regulatory requirements
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of payroll accounting professionals
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to payroll
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness
• Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency across payroll and accounting workflows
• Support and lead system implementations, upgrades, and process redesigns (e.g., UKG, ADP, Workday)
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain strong internal controls across multiple entities and jurisdictions

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree