Accounting & Payroll Specialist: D365 & ADP

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Transit/Commuter Benefits

Annual & Sick Leave

Job summary

Smithsonian Enterprises is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist in Washington, DC. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and supports both accounting and payroll functions for the trust fund position.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 4–5 years of relevant experience, ensuring timely payroll runs and accurate financial reporting in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 4-5 years related experience.
• Knowledge of payroll principles and procedures.
• Experience using payroll systems (ADP preferred).
• Meticulous attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day payroll operations and bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Maintains time and attendance records for 400+ employees.
• Ensures compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Prepares monthly divisional financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assists with audits and the preparation of W-2s.

Skills

Payroll

Accounting

ADP

Dynamics 365 (D365)

GAAP

Internal controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

ADP

Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Smithsonian Enterprises is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist in Washington, DC. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and supports both accounting and payroll functions for the trust fund position.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 4–5 years of relevant experience, ensuring timely payroll runs and accurate financial reporting in a high-volume environment.