Senior Payroll Coordinator — In-Office

Aston Carter; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BeneFlex health plan credits

Fully onsite work

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for an office-based role in Columbia, MD. You will lead semi-monthly payroll, review entries for accuracy and legal compliance, and provide training and support to the payroll team.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of payroll experience, proficiency with Colleague ERP and Excel, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR. This fully onsite position includes comprehensive benefits and stability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/payroll software (Colleague preferred).
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the processing of semi-monthly payroll for all employees.
• Review and approve payroll entries to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Provide training and support to payroll team members.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve payroll issues.
• Generate and share payroll reports with leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee payroll systems updates and testing.
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Colleague ERP

Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for an office-based role in Columbia, MD. You will lead semi-monthly payroll, review entries for accuracy and legal compliance, and provide training and support to the payroll team.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of payroll experience, proficiency with Colleague ERP and Excel, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR. This fully onsite position includes comprehensive benefits and stability.