Payroll Operations Accountant

Kforce Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Salaried PTO

Hourly PTO eligibility

Sick leave for Service Contract Act

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Payroll Operations Accountant in Sterling, VA to support payroll processing and accounting operations. The role includes handling biweekly/semi-monthly payroll, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting for salaried and hourly staff.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll, 2+ years in accounting, and strong Excel skills, with knowledge of payroll laws and ERP systems. This on-site role offers benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• 2+ years of accounting or general ledger experience.
• Experience with payroll software and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, payroll taxes, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including pay rates, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Reconcile payroll, benefits, and tax accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Prepare account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist with financial audits by providing documentation and schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Excel expert

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll Operations Accountant in Sterling, VA. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to support payroll processing and accounting operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration while assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Payroll:

• Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including pay rates, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation

Accounting

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and general ledger postings
• Reconcile payroll, benefits, and tax accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Prepare account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assist with financial audits by providing documentation and schedules
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
• 3+ years of payroll experience
• 2+ years of accounting or general ledger experience
• Experience with payroll software and ERP systems
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, payroll taxes, and accounting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.