US Payroll Specialist: Growth, Compliance & Global Ops

Appian Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Appian Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the accuracy and integrity of semi-monthly US payroll processing for a high-growth AI‑Powered Process Automation leader. You will support US payroll with potential growth for international processes and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

The role is part of the Appian People Operations & Payroll Team, focusing on US payroll operations with opportunity to assist international processes, in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on US payroll processing experience with demonstrated expertise in multi-state payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of FLSA and labor regulations, including overtime calculations, exemption classifications, and wage and hour compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax withholding laws and regulations, with the ability to apply them accurately in payroll processing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to perform data reconciliations and audits with a high degree of accuracy and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain all aspects of the payroll function that includes semi monthly processing of our hourly and salaried US payrolls using Workday with greater opportunities to support our international payroll processes using CloudPay.
• Perform cyclical audits and reconciliations of the payroll processes.
• Perform tasks in compliance with established procedures and controls, and adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collect, review, distribute and action any relevant payroll mail.
• Assist in maintaining our state, local and unemployment tax jurisdictions.
• Provide support for payroll implementations and integrations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to internal and external partners.

Skills

US payroll processing

Multi-state payroll experience

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Workday

CloudPay

Job description

Appian Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own the accuracy and integrity of semi-monthly US payroll processing for a high-growth AI‑Powered Process Automation leader. You will support US payroll with potential growth for international processes and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

The role is part of the Appian People Operations & Payroll Team, focusing on US payroll operations with opportunity to assist international processes, in a fast-paced