Payroll Accountant: Grow Into Management & Process Expert

FTS, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FTS, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our finance team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on hands-on payroll processing, accurate recordkeeping, and evolving into a leadership position as processes mature.

The candidate should demonstrate ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to improve payroll workflows while collaborating across departments and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of payroll/accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis ability.

Responsibilities

• Run onboarding and payroll setup in the ERP system.
• Maintain payroll records for new hires, status changes, and terminations.
• Track PTO balances and report to management.
• Identify payroll issues via weekly audits and coordinate resolutions.
• Design and manage sick and safe leave accrual structures.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting leave and payroll practices.
• Prepare reports on leave usage and payroll compliance.
• Support audits as needed.
• Process payroll adjustments with proper documentation.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Payroll processing

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Payroll reporting systems

Job description

FTS, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our finance team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on hands-on payroll processing, accurate recordkeeping, and evolving into a leadership position as processes mature.

The candidate should demonstrate ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to improve payroll workflows while collaborating across departments and senior management.