Payroll Clerk

Talentify; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to process semi-monthly payroll, verify data, and maintain payroll records in Columbia, MD. This on-site role requires strong data entry and knowledge of wage, hour, and tax regulations.

The position also involves assisting employees with payroll inquiries, supporting audits, and generating reports for HR and Finance, leveraging ADP systems and MS Office. A minimum of 12 years of payroll or accounting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing.
• Strong data entry and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll data with time and attendance records.
• Verify accuracy of payroll information and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll files and employee information.
• Assist employees with payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with wage, hour, and tax regulations.
• Generate payroll reports for HR and Finance.
• Support payroll audits and related tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Payroll tax regulations

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ADP systems

Job description

About this job

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to process semi-monthly payroll data, verify the accuracy of payroll information, and maintain payroll files and records. This role requires assisting employees with payroll-related inquiries and ensuring compliance with wage, hour, and tax regulations. You will also support payroll audits and generate reports for HR and Finance departments.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll data, including time and attendance records.
• Verify accuracy of payroll information and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll files, records, and employee information.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage, hour, and tax regulations.
• Assist in generating payroll reports for HR and Finance departments.
• Support payroll audits and other related functions as needed.
• Experience with payroll processing and ADP systems.
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and payroll tax regulations.
• At least 12 years of payroll or accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

This position requires working on-site from Monday to Friday with a 37.5-hour workweek. The environment is fast-paced, involving heavy computer use and frequent interaction with internal and external stakeholders. Employees will work with sensitive information and must adhere to confidentiality protocols. The company offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement, and paid leave programs. Employees can participate in the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, choosing between the Pension plan, which requires a 7% employee contribution, and the ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43800.00 - $57600.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.