Payroll Compliance Staff

Calibre CPA Group, PLLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre CPA Group, PLLC in Bethesda is seeking a Payroll Auditor to perform compliance audits of payroll, tax, and related personnel records. This full-time role involves calculating audit results, preparing reports, and coordinating on-site inspections with employer facilities.

This position requires travel up to 50% to client sites, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with employers to gather information and review outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; strong Excel skills highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; business-related field advantageous.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Performing compliance audits on payroll, tax, and other personnel records.
• Computing audit results and preparing audit reports.
• Researching payroll records, reports, and contracts.
• Traveling to employer facilities to conduct on-site inspection of records.
• Scheduling and coordinating audit appointments with employers.
• Transferring payroll data onto worksheets.
• Retrieving accurate information from various in-house departments.
• Researching and scheduling travel accommodations.
• Communicating with employers effectively to obtain required information and to review audit results.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Decision making & analytics

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SALARY RANGE - $55,000 - $58,000 (Based or experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing compliance audits on payroll, tax, and other personnel records.
• Computing audit results and preparing audit reports.
• Researching payroll records, reports, and contracts.
• Traveling to employer facilities to conduct on-site inspection of records.
• Scheduling and coordinating audit appointments with employers.
• Transferring payroll data onto worksheets.
• Retrieving accurate information from various in-house departments.
• Researching and scheduling travel accommodations.
• Communicating with employers effectively to obtain required information and to review audit results.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team player
• Strong organizational skills
• Good decision making and analytical skills

POSITION TYPE:

• Full-Time, Permanent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and handling paper documents.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed information on computer screens and in printed materials.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.
• Occasional requirement to stand, walk, bend, or reach for office materials.
• Ability to lift and carry files, binders, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally for training, firm events, or client meetings (if applicable).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TRAVEL:

• This positions requires 50% travel locally and nationwide
• Valid U.S. Drivers License and good driving record required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree, preferably in a business-related field
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a business-related field.
• Experience with or knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with or knowledge of payroll systems.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

• Must have valid work authorization for employment in the United States.

OTHER DUTIES:

• As you progress in this position, you will provide training to new staff.

EEO: Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.