Payroll Specialist: Precision Pay & Compliance

JEDA, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

JEDA, LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain records, review timekeeping data, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficient with ADP or similar systems, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong understanding of payroll calculations, overtime, deductions, payroll taxes, and wage and hour requirements.
• Experience with payroll and time‑keeping software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, spreadsheets, and data reconciliation.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review timesheets and time‑keeping records for accuracy.
• Calculate regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll information including tax elections and direct deposit details.
• Process new hires, terminations, and status changes in the payroll system.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and questions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and verify totals before final processing.
• Maintain payroll records for audits and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and company policies.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations.
• Process wage garnishments and other deductions.
• Coordinate with HR, Accounting, and Operations on payroll matters.
• Assist with year‑end payroll activities including W‑2s.
• Maintain confidentiality of compensation and personal data.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, HR

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Paylocity

UKG

QuickBooks Payroll

Job description

JEDA, LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain records, review timekeeping data, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficient with ADP or similar systems, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.