Part-Time Payroll Lead — Full-Cycle Ownership

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

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.