Payroll Manager

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC seeks a Payroll Manager to lead multi-state payroll operations in Workday, interfacing with JD Edwards and guiding a payroll team. The role requires strong tax, GL, and compliance knowledge and a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

This four-days-on-site role in NoVA offers growth opportunities within a supportive corporate culture and exposure to federal, state, and local payroll requirements.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 8–10+ years of payroll experience.
• Workday experience highly preferred.
• CCP certification a plus.
• Multi-state payroll processing and payroll tax experience required.
• GL accounting and payroll best practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly multi-state payroll processing in Workday and JD Edwards interfaces.
• Lead payroll audits covering timesheets, labor expense, rates, and GL interface.
• Manage and coach payroll team; set clear goals and evaluate staff.
• Process voids, corrections, manual checks, and out-of-cycle payments.
• Prepare certified payroll for federally funded projects and adjust union dues and fringe benefits.
• Reconcile payroll taxes weekly, quarterly and annually across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with Dayforce to resolve tax inquiries and local registrations.
• File payroll tax returns not handled by Dayforce and respond to inquiries.
• Year-end tasks including W-2 validation and distribution.
• Support GL team with payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Serve as payroll liaison for auditors, government agencies, and unions.

Skills

Payroll management

Supervision

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

JD Edwards

Job description

Our client, an industry-leading commercial construction company with a focus on sustainability, is seeking a Payroll Manager to join its team.

Great corporate culture and opportunities for internal growth. 4 days onsite in NoVA.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accurate, on-time weekly multi-state payroll processing in Workday, including interfacing with JD Edwards.
• Complete and oversee weekly payroll audits covering timesheets, labor expense, posting/billing rates, and the general ledger interface.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate Payroll team members while establishing clear team goals.
• Process voids and reissues, payroll corrections, tax adjustments, manual checks, and out-of-cycle payments.
• Prepare and process certified payroll reporting and transactions for federally funded projects, including union dues, fringe benefit remittances, and union rate updates in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Reconcile payroll taxes and tax setup weekly, quarterly, and annually across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including expatriate adjustments.
• Coordinate with Dayforce to resolve tax inquiries and discrepancies and register new localities.
• File payroll tax returns and reports not handled by Dayforce, and review and respond to payroll tax correspondence.
• Complete required payroll tax adjustments in Dayforce.
• Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 validation and distribution.
• Perform payroll and general ledger account reconciliations and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Support the general ledger team with accounting tasks and research and resolve payroll information or documentation discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary payroll liaison for internal and external auditors, government agencies, and unions.
• Identify and implement payroll process and strategy improvements that support broader business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll requirements, including final pay, deceased employee pay, and bonus paybacks.
• Contribute as an integral member of the corporate accounting team.
• Serve as a payroll resource for team members, addressing questions and helping resolve issues.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 8-10+ years of payroll experience.
• Workday experience is highly preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) certification a plus.
• Multi-state payroll processing, payroll administration, and payroll tax experience required.
• Union payroll experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GL accounting and payroll best practices, labor laws such as FLSA, and tax regulations such as FICA that govern payroll administration.
• Proven supervisory experience leading and evaluating team members.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and mathematical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience implementing or converting to a new payroll system is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot software/system issues, submit support requests when necessary, and follow through to resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the discretion to manage sensitive and confidential matters.

Final offers take into account experience, education, training, and other business and market factors. Candidates with broader or more specialized experience may be considered at a different level, which may impact the compensation package offered.