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15 results for Payroll Director in Baltimore, MD

Payroll Accountant
  • Cockeysville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 29.2885 - 33.913 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join an engineering organization in Hunt Valley, Maryland on a Contract to permanent basis. This position supports payroll operations across multiple business units and plays an important role in maintaining accurate pay records, financial reporting, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities, including higher-volume or more complex payroll cycles.<br>• Examine timekeeping records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve payroll-related exceptions in a timely manner.<br>• Perform payroll balancing activities to confirm earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll data are properly reconciled.<br>• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support the accurate recording of payroll transactions in the general ledger.<br>• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, timecards, and payroll issues with clear and effective communication.<br>• Provide documentation and assistance for internal or external audit requests related to payroll records and processes.<br>• Follow established internal controls, company procedures, and applicable wage and tax regulations throughout payroll operations.<br>• Use payroll and accounting systems, spreadsheets, and office software to organize data, analyze results, and complete recurring payroll tasks efficiently.
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Director of Accounting
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead financial operations and provide strong analytical guidance for a community-based organization. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strategic judgment, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to strengthen processes, controls, and cross-functional financial support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead accounting operations by making sound financial decisions and applying detail-oriented judgment across complex, non-routine matters.<br>• Produce interim financial statements and deliver meaningful analysis on operational and financial results for leadership review.<br>• Oversee the general ledger, supporting records, and month-end close activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reconciliation.<br>• Manage deferred revenue activity, including entrance fee schedules, and monitor debt obligations through accurate tracking and required reporting.<br>• Prepare payroll tax filings, state property tax submissions, and coordinate external support for federal tax return completion.<br>• Provide guidance and backup support for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processing as needed.<br>• Develop, revise, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices to support compliance and operational consistency.<br>• Direct internal audit activity and serve as the primary lead for the annual financial statement audit and annual operating budget process.<br>• Administer commercial insurance matters, oversee Medicare cost report preparation or coordination, and handle additional financial services duties in support of organizational goals.
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Director of Accounting
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p> </p><p>Our client, an established and well known non-profit organization in the Arlington, Virginia area is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core accounting operations and oversee financial reporting activities within a complex organizational environment. This position will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and leading a small team of accounting professionals covering accounting operations and accounts payable. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background, sound leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, evolving setting.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide leadership for day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger and accounts payable</li><li>Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting</li><li>Prepare financial statements, cash flow reporting, debt ratio analysis, and other financial reporting for leadership</li><li>Maintain compliance with GAAP and other applicable regulatory and institutional requirements</li><li>Develop, enhance, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Oversee lease billing activity and debt-related payment processes for short- and long-term obligations</li><li>Manage accounts payable operations, including payment approvals and budgetary review support</li><li>Ensure bank accounts are reconciled accurately and on schedule</li><li>Coordinate tax filings, capital asset reporting, and debt-related schedules</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement</li><li>Partner with leadership on process enhancements and other finance-related initiatives</li></ul><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. </p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • McLean, VA
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a diverse employee population based in Tysons, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll tax knowledge, understands wage compliance requirements tied to government-funded work, and can manage both hourly and salaried payroll with precision. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person attendance for training and periodic team collaboration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees across hourly and salaried pay structures while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Manage payroll tax activities, including multi-entity federal tax filings, quarterly reporting, and month-end and quarter-end payroll tax reconciliation.<br>• Interpret and apply prevailing wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act standards, to maintain compliance on funded projects.<br>• Review and process supplemental compensation such as housing allowances, security-related bonuses, and other special payments in accordance with payroll policies.<br>• Maintain payroll deductions and withholdings, including garnishments and related adjustments, while resolving discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Support payroll administration for multiple tax IDs and ensure proper setup, tracking, and reporting across entities.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to verify wage determinations, employee pay data, and compliance documentation for payroll accuracy.<br>• Contribute to international payroll activities when needed, assisting with coordination and accurate processing across jurisdictions.<br>• Utilize payroll systems such as NetSuite to update records, generate reports, and support ongoing payroll operations with strong attention to detail.
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32.98 - 40.49 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves hands-on payroll and timekeeping. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle payroll.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver engaging payroll and timekeeping training sessions.</p><p>• Design and update instructional materials that help staff and people managers understand payroll procedures, time entry expectations, and related activities.</p><p>• Serve as a subject matter resource for payroll questions, helping leaders and employees navigate day-to-day issues accurately and efficiently.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to coordinate payroll education efforts during orientations, leadership sessions, and other events.</p><p>• Assist with full-cycle payroll activities as needed, ensuring accurate processing and alignment with established policies and timelines.</p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Upper Marlboro, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a higher education organization in Largo, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payroll operations with accuracy, consistency, and strong attention to deadlines. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population while helping maintain compliance across multiple states and payroll systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a large workforce of approximately 2,500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying current wage, tax, and compliance requirements.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now and Kronos to review timekeeping data, payroll records, and related employee information.<br>• Audit payroll entries, deductions, tax withholdings, and earnings to identify and resolve discrepancies before final processing.<br>• Partner with human resources, finance, and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and support employee record updates.<br>• Maintain payroll documentation and reports to support accuracy, compliance, and internal review needs.<br>• Research and correct payroll issues involving timecards, adjustments, garnishments, or benefit deductions.<br>• Assist with payroll-related process updates and system-related activities as needed within the department.
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.49 - 22.05 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an organization in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports payroll and benefit-related administration. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and process payroll. </p><p>• Create and distribute shipping materials, certified mail, payment vouchers, W-2 copies, and other claim-related documents as needed.</p><p>• Maintain accurate departmental files, direct deposit records, withholding documentation, contribution data, and power of attorney records in an organized manner.</p><p>• Prepare recurring weekly and monthly reports.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including tracking voided checks and supporting manual adjustments, early return updates, and other payroll-related changes.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Director of FP&A
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 165000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p> </p><p>Our client, a prestigious and well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking a Director of FP&amp;A (Financial Planning &amp; Analysis) to lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and decision support. This senior finance leader will partner closely with the CFO, Controller, and business unit leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans and executive-ready reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can operate strategically while improving planning processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and driving financial discipline across the organization. The Director will play a key role in strengthening enterprise planning, KPI visibility, and the use of business intelligence, while gaining significant exposure to executive leadership.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, including operating and capital planning, assumptions, templates, timelines, and executive presentation materials</li><li>Develop and manage monthly and quarterly forecasts incorporating actuals, staffing changes, program activity, pipeline trends, and business risks</li><li>Build rolling forecasts, scenario models, sensitivity analyses, and multi-year financial plans to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Partner with the CFO, Controller, HR, and business leaders on headcount planning, compensation assumptions, and resource allocation</li><li>Perform budget-to-forecast analysis and communicate shifts in outlook, assumptions, and financial needs</li><li>Improve planning oversight through better documentation, approval workflows, version control, and assumptions tracking</li><li>Produce consolidated planning summaries highlighting enterprise trends, risks, cross-functional dependencies, and recommended actions</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury-related analysis</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards, scorecards, flash reports, and monthly management reporting packages</li><li>Prepare executive-level reporting on budget performance, forecast updates, prior-year trends, and emerging risks</li><li>Deliver variance analysis and actionable insights for senior leadership and board audiences</li><li>Optimize the organization’s financial planning platform, including models, workflows, templates, and reporting outputs</li><li>Leverage automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting, reporting, and efficiency</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to improve integrations across planning, ERP, CRM, payroll, and expense systems</li><li>Build strong partnerships with business leaders to strengthen budget ownership, forecasting accountability, and financial acumen</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop FP&amp;A and performance team members</li></ul><p>Compensation is based on skills, experience, training, knowledge, licensure, certifications, and other business needs. Our client offers medical coverage and a robust overall benefits package. </p><p><br></p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to <strong>Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half</strong>, for immediate consideration or for one of our other active opportunities in the Washington Metro area.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Associate
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Associate to support payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 140 employees in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple pay cycles for both commercial and government-funded projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, practical experience with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to manage payroll-related transactions in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for employees across different business segments while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Maintain payroll records and complete employee-related updates, including changes that affect pay, deductions, and employment status.<br>• Administer wage garnishments and other payroll adjustments in compliance with applicable requirements and deadlines.<br>• Handle payroll activities associated with union employees, including contract-specific pay considerations and reporting needs.<br>• Prepare certified payroll documentation for public works assignments and verify that submissions meet project and regulatory standards.<br>• Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve processing concerns before finalizing each pay cycle.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll workflows, employee transactions, and supporting documentation.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support payroll continuity and assist with related administrative tasks as needed.
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Controller/Director of Finance
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client a DC metro based private family foundation is looking for a Controller/Director of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance leader to oversee all finance and accounting functions across a complex, multi-entity organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations, reporting, treasury, internal controls, and systems optimization while serving as a key partner to executive leadership. The position will provide critical support through financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow and liquidity analysis, modeling, strategic planning, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will play a highly visible role in helping leadership understand the organization’s financial position, improve operational effectiveness, and support long-term decision-making.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead finance and accounting operations across multiple entities.</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, and accounting processes.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Prepare executive-level reporting, including budgets, cash flow, liquidity, and spending analysis.</li><li>Provide financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and long-range planning support.</li><li>Manage treasury operations, cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.</li><li>Oversee preparation, reconciliation, and review of financial information supporting the Annual Report, Form 990 filings, and internal reporting requirements.</li><li>Oversee accounting policy application, financial reporting structure, and complex accounting treatment across entities and transactions.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, governance, compliance, and risk management processes.</li><li>Drive financial systems improvements, automation, and process optimization.</li><li>Oversee system integration and reporting workflows across finance platforms.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while ensuring accountability and execution.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership, external advisors, consultants, and financial institutions.</li><li>Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred, MBA preferred.</li><li>10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership.</li><li>Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.</li><li>Broad expertise across accounting, treasury, investments, tax, internal controls, and analytics.</li><li>Strong business acumen with both strategic and hands-on leadership capability.</li><li>Ability to tailor reporting and presentations to executive preferences.</li><li>Experience partnering with outside accounting firms on tax and reporting matters.</li><li>Strong Excel skills required; Intacct, Nexonia, and Bill.com experience preferred.</li><li>Nonprofit and grant accounting experience extremely helpful but not required.</li><li>Strong supervisory, collaborative, and adaptable leadership style.</li></ul><p>Comp range is 175K-200K (no bonus) + strong benefits including paying full for HC for you and your entire family. To apply to this Controller/Director of Finance role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Grants Director
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 63.3365 - 73.337 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Grants Director to support a non-profit organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position will lead the administration of grant and contract activity across government, foundation, federal, and private funding sources. The ideal candidate will bring strong oversight capabilities, compliance knowledge, and the ability to manage complex funding relationships in a mission-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full lifecycle of grants and contracts, from review and setup through monitoring, reporting, and closeout.<br>• Oversee compliance with funding requirements across federal, government, foundation, and private awards.<br>• Develop and maintain internal processes that strengthen grant administration, documentation, and contract controls.<br>• Partner with program, finance, and leadership teams to align funding activity with organizational goals and award conditions.<br>• Monitor deliverables, deadlines, and reporting obligations to ensure timely and accurate submission to funders.<br>• Interpret contract terms and grant guidelines, including FAR-related provisions when applicable, and advise stakeholders on requirements.<br>• Track funding performance and identify risks related to budget usage, compliance exposure, or contractual obligations.<br>• Support audits, funder reviews, and internal assessments by maintaining organized records and responding to information requests.
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager
  • Clarksburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 121000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to join a construction organization in Clarksburg, Maryland. This role oversees daily payables operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and supports accurate, timely vendor payments across multiple entities. The position also offers the opportunity to guide staff, strengthen procedures, and partner closely with accounting leadership to improve overall efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, matched, and prepared for timely payment.</p><p>• Direct payment activities such as check runs, ACH transactions, electronic funds transfers, and employee expense reimbursement processing.</p><p>• Manage vendor records, including onboarding new suppliers and maintaining accurate account information within the payable system.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounts payable team members by providing training, assigning work, and promoting consistent performance standards.</p><p>• Administer payables for multiple entities while maintaining compliance with internal controls and documentation requirements.</p><p>• Support sales and use tax activities and assist with year-end vendor reporting, including 1099 and W-9 administration.</p><p>• Investigate invoice and payment discrepancies, respond to vendor questions, and coordinate resolutions with internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Monitor monthly accruals and analyze fluctuations in vendor-related spending to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate accounts payable workflows, recommend process enhancements, and help implement stronger policies and procedures.</p><p>• Partner with the Controller and project-focused accounting teams to support operational and financial objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates in the Accounts Payable Manager role and other full-time opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22.74 - 25.02 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk for a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on accurate payment handling, invoice-related data entry, and careful review of financial records to help maintain efficient accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage administrative and payment tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter payment details, tax-related documents, and proposal information into the designated payment processing system with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Review invoices and supporting records to ensure coding, amounts, and documentation are complete before submission for payment.</p><p>• Examine spreadsheets and financial reports to identify inconsistencies, verify totals, and support routine accounts payable tracking.</p><p>• Maintain organized filing systems for payable records and related accounting documentation, ensuring materials are easy to retrieve when needed.</p><p>• Analyze utility accounting information and confirm data is properly recorded for payment and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Perform high-volume numeric data entry while preserving accuracy and meeting established processing timelines.</p><p>• Assist with day-to-day accounts payable activities to support timely disbursements and consistent recordkeeping.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Savage, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable &amp; Inventory Control Coordinator to join our team. This role supports accurate and timely AP activities while serving as the key link between Customer Service/Order Management and Warehouse operations. The role manages order priorities, inventory issues, backorders, and exceptions to ensure a clear, coordinated workload for the warehouse.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process and maintain AP transactions, invoices, and vendor records.</li><li> Review and match invoices with POs and receipts.</li><li> Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor/internal inquiries.</li><li> Assist with payments, reconciliations, and month-end AP activities.</li><li> Identify and improve recurring AP process issues.</li><li> Inventory Control &amp; Order Flow</li><li> Coordinate between CSR/Order Management and Warehouse execution.</li><li> Monitor order aging, priorities, allocations, and inventory availability.</li><li> Coordinate order release/print decisions for the warehouse.</li><li> Maintain accurate order, inventory, hold, and priority information.</li><li> Provide one coordinated workload and prioritization signal to Gary and the warehouse.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Manager
  • Towson, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Manager to oversee daily HR operations and support a positive, inclusive workplace culture. This role is responsible for employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee offboarding processes </li><li>Support employee relations and resolve workplace concerns </li><li>Administer benefits, leave programs, and HR policies </li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies </li><li>Maintain employee records and HR documentation </li><li>Partner with leadership on performance management and staff development </li><li>Coordinate training and professional development initiatives </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z