Senior Payroll Specialist: Multi-State, Multi-Entity Ops

Chesapeake Search Partners; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization is looking for a detail-driven, proactive Senior Payroll Accountant to oversee the payroll accounting lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. The role entails leading payroll processing, reconciliation, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact payroll operations in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-entity, multi-state environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to move quickly without sacrificing precision.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle bi-weekly payroll across multiple subsidiaries and states.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries in NetSuite.
• Support month-end and year-end close with reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Payroll accounting knowledge

Analytical mindset

Compliance and reconciliations

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Rippling

ADP Workforce Now

NetSuite

Job description

A growing organization is looking for a detail-driven, proactive Senior Payroll Accountant to oversee the payroll accounting lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. The role entails leading payroll processing, reconciliation, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact payroll operations in a dynamic setting.