Senior Payroll Specialist
Silver Spring, MD
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10082845
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/fSDWjt
Title: Senior Payroll Specialist
Type: Contract
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 / Per Hour
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401k
Position Overview
Our client, a large, complex organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 4+ month contract engagement to support increased payroll workloads. This role will be heavily involved in full-cycle payroll processing, payroll compliance, reporting, audits, and employee support activities across a multi-state workforce.
The ideal candidate will bring experience managing payroll for large employee populations, working with complex payroll transactions, and navigating multiple payroll systems in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle payroll for a large, multi-state employee population.
- Review and validate payroll data imports and system-generated transactions.
- Analyze payroll reports to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to processing.
- Manage payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure time and attendance records are submitted, approved, and processed accurately.
- Process payroll adjustments including retroactive and proactive pay calculations.
- Administer garnishments, support orders, and payroll deductions.
- Support payroll tax activities and compliance requirements.
- Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with payroll accounting functions.
- Generate payroll, audit, and management reports for key stakeholders.
- Review payroll interface and system integration errors and coordinate issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
- Assist with payroll audits, acquisitions, bonus processing, equity-related payments, and other special projects.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of payroll experience.
- Experience processing payroll for large employee populations (500-2,000+ employees).
- Strong understanding of:
- Multi-state payroll processing
- Payroll taxes
- Garnishments
- Time and attendance systems
- Payroll reporting and reconciliations
- Payroll audit support
- Experience handling complex payroll scenarios such as:
- Bonus and incentive payouts
- Equity-related compensation
- Company acquisitions or employee transitions
- Retroactive pay calculations
- Experience with cloud-based payroll platforms.
- Familiarity with payroll accounting concepts and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage strict payroll deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday
- Experience working within SAP environments
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related field
Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?
- Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
- Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
- Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
- Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
- Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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