Hybrid Payroll Coordinator — Workday & Tax Compliance

Akin; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for its Washington, DC office. The role reports to the Payroll Manager and supports payroll processing, data entry, validation, and reconciliation for U.S. offices.

Hybrid work capabilities are available, and the position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and superior service to attorneys and staff. The candidate should have 3–5 years of payroll experience, a finance/accounting background, and strong Excel/Workday

Qualifications

• College degree and/or relevant finance/accounting training is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of payroll experience; Workday experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of federal, state and local payroll/tax regulations.
• Familiarity with state/local overtime rules.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and validating multiple payrolls for staff and partners monthly.
• Handle data entry, payroll processing and tax-related calculations.
• Coordinate payroll activities with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyze payroll data for accuracy and tax compliance.
• Ensure timely ACH submissions and deadlines.
• Prepare reports for internal departments as requested.
• Enter payroll data into Workday HRIS and manage related elections/deductions.
• Assist with tax filings and GL analyses related to payroll.
• Monitor timecard submissions and approvals, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support Workday system upgrades and testing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Tax regulations knowledge

Ability to work independently

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Growth mindset

Office software proficiency

Education

College degree in accounting or finance

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for its Washington, DC office. The role reports to the Payroll Manager and supports payroll processing, data entry, validation, and reconciliation for U.S. offices.

Hybrid work capabilities are available, and the position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and superior service to attorneys and staff. The candidate should have 3–5 years of payroll experience, a finance/accounting background, and strong Excel/Workday