Part-Time Payroll Accountant

CFS; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

CFS in McLean, VA is seeking a part-time payroll professional to own the full payroll cycle for two employee populations, roughly 20–24 hours per week, in a 100% in-office setting.

You will manage ADP submissions, payroll changes, deductions, bonuses and tax reporting while coordinating with HR and Accounting. This role offers flexible scheduling within a permanent part-time arrangement and 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Hands-on full-cycle payroll experience from start to finish.
• Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of 941s, W-2/W-3 reporting, deductions.
• Ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle, semi-monthly payroll for two employee populations.
• Process payroll changes, deductions, bonuses, overtime and other payroll activity.
• Submit payroll through ADP and review payroll reports for accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain internal payroll accounting schedules and spreadsheets.
• Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll, benefit and insurance accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Review quarterly payroll tax filings, including 941s, and support year-end payroll reporting.
• Maintain 401(k)/Safe Harbor contribution calculations and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll-related check requests, reports and accounting schedules.
• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues through completion.
• Support month-end, year-end and payroll-related reporting projects.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

ADP experience

Payroll accounting

Payroll taxes

Tools

Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

• Salary: $29–$36/hour, depending on experience
• Location: McLean, VA
• Office Situation: 100% in-office | Permanent part-time | Approximately 20–24 hours per week

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

If you know payroll inside and out but don't want a traditional 40-hour workweek, this is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of payroll while maintaining a part-time schedule.

• Permanent part-time opportunity with approximately 20–24 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling options, including three longer days or shorter days throughout the week, with flexibility needed around payroll processing dates.
• True payroll ownership. You won't be responsible for just one piece of the process.
• Work directly with HR and Accounting and become the go-to resource for payroll.
• Opportunity to use your payroll knowledge, accounting skills, and problem-solving ability rather than simply processing transactions.
• Established organization with a long-standing presence in the real estate industry.
• 401(k) eligibility for this part-time position.
• Excellent fit for an experienced payroll professional who wants to continue doing meaningful work without committing to a full-time schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle, semi-monthly payroll for two employee populations.
• Process payroll changes, deductions, bonuses, overtime and other payroll activity.
• Submit payroll through ADP and review payroll reports for accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain internal payroll accounting schedules and spreadsheets.
• Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll, benefit and insurance accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile quarterly payroll tax filings, including 941s, and support year-end payroll reporting.
• Maintain 401(k)/Safe Harbor contribution calculations and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll-related check requests, reports and accounting schedules.
• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues through completion.
• Support month-end, year-end and payroll-related reporting projects.

Qualifications

• Recent, hands-on full-cycle payroll experience with direct responsibility for the payroll process from beginning to end.
• Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations, including payroll-to-GL and related account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, 941s, W-2/W-3 reporting, deductions and taxable/non-taxable payroll items.
• Ability to research and resolve payroll and reconciliation discrepancies independently.
• Comfortable working with both payroll systems and hands-on/manual reconciliation processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.