Part Time Payroll Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Bonus potential

Company matched 401K

Job summary

Legend Management Group is seeking a Part Time Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple departments. The role emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

Based at our Home Office in McLean, VA, this position reports to the Director of Human Resources. The role requires strong attention to detail and discretion, with an hourly rate of $29–$36 and no remote work option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of payroll and general ledger reconciliation experience, preferably in property management or land development.
• Strong Excel skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with payroll regulations including FLSA and tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Check monthly timesheet and bonus input and process monthly Crosstab report.
• Prepare and input payroll data for semi-monthly payrolls and generate related reports.
• Assist and reset iPay statements for team members.
• Provide customer service to internal and external payroll inquiries.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll and benefit accounts and assist with month/year-end close.
• Prepare account reconciliations for payroll and benefits; resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings and reports as required.
• Update annual budget spreadsheets with industry salary survey information.
• Maintain payroll reports and company roster on a semi-monthly basis.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws and industry regulations; assist with benefit audits.

Skills

Payroll experience

General ledger reconciliation

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Payroll regulations (FLSA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Legend Management Group is a 100% fully COVID-19 vaccinated company and has a mandatory vaccination policy in place.

As our Part Time Payroll Specialist for Legend Management Group and ESDC II, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees across multiple departments and entities. This role ensures payroll is processed in compliance with regulatory requirements, project reporting standards and internal controls. The ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented, highly organized and comfortable handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

You will work at our Home Office in McLean, VA and report to the Director of Human Resources. No opportunity for remote work. Hourly Rate: $29-$36.

You Will:

• Check monthly timesheet and bonus input into Ptelea system and process monthly Crosstab report
• Prepare and input payroll data for semi-monthly payrolls in accurate and timely manner; prepare reports and check requests for all applicable payments associated with payrolls
• Assist and reset iPay statements for team members
• Provide customer service to internal and external sources related to payroll
• Prepare journal entries for payroll and benefit accounts and assist with month end and year end close processes
• Prepare account reconciliations for payroll and benefit accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings and reports following agency filing requirements
• Check semi-annual performance bonus payments
• Work on updating annual budget spreadsheets with industry salary survey information
• Update and maintain the Performance Management Raise spreadsheets
• Produce & provide reports for various company projects
• Update company Roster and other payroll reports on a semi-monthly basis
• Maintain payroll records and reports in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements
• Monitor and ensure compliance with labor laws and industry-specific regulations
• Help with benefit plan audits such as 401k, Workers Comp, etc.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of payroll and general ledger reconciliation experience, preferably in property management or land development industries; ADP Workforce now experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Experience with payroll regulations to include FLSA and tax reporting

Enjoy A Variety Of Perks and Benefits Including:

• Great compensation package
• Bonus potential
• Company matched 401K

About Us:

Legend Management Group is an apartment management group with communities in Maryland and Virginia that has served the area's most discerning residents for over 35 years. Legend received the 2024 Employee Choice Award through the Swift Bunny employee engagement survey program. The Employee Choice Award is evidence that Legend Management Group team members recognize that our leaders care about team member feedback and are committed to creating positive, productive workplaces, minimizing employee turnover, and sustaining a culture where employees are valued. Our communities are staffed with caring, knowledgeable professionals committed to our residents’ quality of life. We apply our core values of People First, Create Exceptional Experiences, Embrace Change and Innovation, Balance Work and Play, and Inspire and Empower to every team member, resident, and partner.

Founded in 1977, Elm Street Development is a privately owned real estate development firm with communities throughout the Washington, Baltimore, and Eastern Shore regions. Over the last four decades, Elm Street has developed over 325 distinguished communities with more than 65,000 homes. We have the proven ability to withstand fluctuations in the economy and the financial strength to see all of our developments through to completion, providing enduring value for generations of homeowners. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER: This job description only describes the general nature and illustrative level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of tasks, responsibilities, and skills. Team members will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.