Payroll Accountant (Contract-hire)

Addison Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Payroll Accountant for a contract-to-hire role. You will own the payroll cycle end-to-end, including reconciliation, journal entries, and ensuring timely processing for 200+ employees.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with payroll laws. It starts as a 6-month contract with conversion to permanent, with a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Payroll reconciliation experience.
• 5+ years of experience posting timecards to the General Ledger.
• Experience processing Payroll for 200+ employees.
• Bank reconciliations, Accounting reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel (ability to manipulate)

Responsibilities

• Payroll Maintains and administers TMA’s payroll cycle from beginning to end including the timely preparation, review, approval, and submittal of the bi-weekly payroll system and database maintenance.
• Payroll accounting and reporting: Prepares payroll journal entries, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accruals. Reconciles and/or analyzes all payroll-related accounts.
• Manages and tracks the processing of employer related payments such as quarterly and annual bonuses, mid-year salary adjustments, referrals, vacation payouts, etc
• Payroll processing: Processes two bi-weekly payrolls and ensures that all employees are paid promptly and accurately.
• Payroll problem resolution Identifies and resolves all payroll and payroll-related issues. Responds to written and verbal inquires and requests from employees, supervisors, HR, timekeepers and the payroll service providers.
• Reviews Quarterly Processor reports and coordinates final W-2/W-3 production:
• Reporting: Prepares financial reports, statements and analyses as directed. Examples include support for the compensation aspects of the audited financial statements and Form 990, partnering with the HR benefits function to assure employee master file information is accurate, leading to accurate payroll, reviewing benefit statements, etc.
• Policies and procedures: Maintains current and complete documentation of policies and procedures relating to payroll and payroll processing.

Skills

Payroll reconciliation

GL posting

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliations

Advanced Excel

Job description

Role: Payroll Accountant (Contract-Hire)

Hiring Type: Contract to hire (6 months before it converts permanently)

Location: Alexandria, VA

Office Schedule: 5x a week first 90 days; then office 3x a week

Pay: $35 - $40 / Hour (Converts: $70,000 - $89000)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our client, a well-known and reputable Non-Profit is looking to add a Payroll Accountant to their team.They are looking for someone who can handle all aspects of Payroll with a focus on reconciliation, and preparing payroll journal entries. .

Requirements

• 5+ years of Payroll reconciliation experience
• 5+ years of experience posting timecards to the General Ledger
• Experience processing Payroll for 200+ employees
• Bank reconciliations, Accounting reconciliation
• Advanced Excel (ability to manipulate)

Payroll Expertise

• Minimum of two years of payroll processing experience required.
• Thorough and current knowledge of payroll, automated payroll systems, and the legal and regulatory environment affecting payroll. Highly skilled user of automated payroll systems.
• Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated reliance of confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Payroll Maintains and administers TMA’s payroll cycle from beginning to end including the timely preparation, review, approval, and submittal of the bi-weekly payroll system and database maintenance:
• Payroll accounting and reporting: Prepares payroll journal entries, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accruals. Reconciles and/or analyzes all payroll-related accounts.
• Manages and tracks the processing of employer related payments such as quarterly and annual bonuses, mid-year salary adjustments, referrals, vacation payouts, etc
• Payroll processing: Processes two bi-weekly payrolls and ensures that all employees are paid promptly and accurately.
• Payroll problem resolution Identifies and resolves all payroll and payroll-related issues. Responds to written and verbal inquires and requests from employees, supervisors, HR, timekeepers and the payroll service providers.
• Reviews Quarterly Processor reports and coordinates final W-2/W-3 production:
• Reporting: Prepares financial reports, statements and analyses as directed. Examples include support for the compensation aspects of the audited financial statements and Form 990, partnering with the HR benefits function to assure employee master file information is accurate, leading to accurate payroll, reviewing benefit statements, etc.
• Policies and procedures: Maintains current and complete documentation of policies and procedures relating to payroll and payroll processing.

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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