Multi-State Payroll Specialist | Compliance & Reporting

HRB; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting in Vienna, VA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws; you will handle data accuracy, deductions, and reporting with hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

The role requires 2+ years of payroll experience and familiarity with ADP/UKG/Workday or similar systems; a Bachelor's degree in accounting or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, Paylocity, or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for a multi-state employee population.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with audits and reporting requirements.
• Support tax filings, garnishments, benefits deductions, and direct deposit processing.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s and related reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state regulations

Excel data handling

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

High-volume environments

HRIS exposure

Payroll audits

Communication with HR/Finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

ADP

UKG

Workday

Paylocity

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting in Vienna, VA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws; you will handle data accuracy, deductions, and reporting with hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

The role requires 2+ years of payroll experience and familiarity with ADP/UKG/Workday or similar systems; a Bachelor's degree in accounting or