Senior Payroll Specialist

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Posted: 12/06/2024 Employment Type: Payroll Industry: Consulting Firm Job Number: 49467 - MM Pay Rate: $47.67

Job Description

Seeking a candidate who has a strong payroll background, especially with experience in ADP and CostPoint. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Process semi-monthly payroll for 300+ employees in ADP
  • Review timesheet reports from CostPoint for accuracy
  • Ensure correct posting to projects, make adjustments as needed
  • Work with tax agencies to resolve payroll issues
  • Assist with payroll reconciliations (e.g., quarterly 941, 401k)
  • Maintain employee records in ADP and accounting software
  • Oversee integrity of financial and consultant files (paper and electronic)
  • Prepare schedules and reports for internal teams and external partners
  • Coordinate and provide information for external auditors and accounting firms
  • Provide customer service and resolve payroll-related issues for internal and external clients
  • Work with HR to reconcile benefits
  • Suggest improvements to payroll systems and processes
  • Engage in team meetings and events
  • Adapt to changing work environments and deadlines
  • Other duties as assigned

Pay: $42.31/hour base wage, plus Health & Welfare: $5.36/hour (total: $47.67/hour)
Parking: $8.25/day for public parking; Metro accessible
Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days remote, 2 days in-office)

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • High school diploma + 10 years experience OR Associate degree + 8 years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree + 6 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Proficiency in ADP for payroll
  • Experience with CostPoint or government accounting software is a plus
  • Ability to handle payroll for 300+ employees
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
  • Dependability and ability to work outside standard hours when needed
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Comfortable working in a flexible, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
  • Experience with government accounting (CostPoint) preferred
  • Experience working with payroll systems for large teams (300+ employees) preferred

 

 

For immediate consideration, send your resume to mmercer@nri-sataffing.com

Additional Information

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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