Payroll Accountant

Chesapeake Search Partners; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization is looking for a detail-driven, proactive Senior Payroll Accountant to oversee the payroll accounting lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. The role entails leading payroll processing, reconciliation, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact payroll operations in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-entity, multi-state environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to move quickly without sacrificing precision.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle bi-weekly payroll across multiple subsidiaries and states.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries in NetSuite.
• Support month-end and year-end close with reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Payroll accounting knowledge

Analytical mindset

Compliance and reconciliations

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Rippling

ADP Workforce Now

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

CSP has partnered with a growing organization in search of a detail-driven, proactive Senior Payroll Accountant. You will own the full payroll accounting lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, loves problem-solving, and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to keep payroll running seamlessly and compliantly across multiple states.

You’ll lead payroll processing, reconciliation, and reporting, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and play a key role in month-end close and audits. Success in this role requires strong judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to move quickly without sacrificing precision.

What You’ll Do

• Run full-cycle bi-weekly payroll across multiple subsidiaries and states
• Process off-cycle payrolls (terminations, bonuses, equity, reimbursements, corrections)
• Review timekeeping data, investigate discrepancies, and drive resolution
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries in NetSuite with accurate allocations
• Manage multi-state payroll tax setup, filings, and ongoing compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close with reconciliations and reporting (payroll, benefits, 401(k))
• Oversee W-2 review and issuance, audits, garnishments, and benefits reconciliations
• Serve as a payroll subject-matter expert, responding to internal inquiries with clarity and confidence
• Partner with HR and Accounting on system updates, process improvements, and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-entity, multi-state environment (200+ employees)
• Strong payroll accounting knowledge, including compliance and reconciliations
• Hands-on experience with payroll taxes, audits, and statutory reporting
• Experience with Rippling and/or ADP Workforce Now; NetSuite experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and a sharp analytical mindset
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and take full ownership of your work

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to be at the center of payroll operations, improve processes, and make a real difference in a growing, dynamic organization.