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21 results for Payroll Specialistadministrator in Columbia, MD

Payroll Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 52000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for the organization. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage payroll systems, provide employee support, and uphold regulatory standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Review and reconcile payroll data from various systems before finalizing submissions.<br>• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and project-specific rates, ensuring proper application of company policies.<br>• Prepare and submit certified payroll documents for applicable projects, including subcontractor records.<br>• Manage apprenticeship program compliance, including tracking pay rates, hours, and graduation updates.<br>• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and pay rates, maintaining confidentiality at all times.<br>• Monitor and approve employee time entries, providing weekly attendance reports to leadership.<br>• Test and troubleshoot payroll systems to ensure functionality and efficiency.<br>• Develop and implement payroll policies to enhance compliance and streamline operations.<br>• Generate payroll reports for project managers, leadership, and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
  • 2026-04-02T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 20.5865 - 26.29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently manage high-volume payroll operations with a focus on compliance and accuracy. A strong background in payroll systems, employee onboarding, and compensation analysis, as well as excellent analytical and organizational skills, is essential.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee biweekly payroll check distribution, including the receipt and coordination of check mailing or in-person delivery.</li><li>Handle tasks related to check cancellations, overpayments, stop payments, voided checks, and reissuance.</li><li>Process and verify pre-employment requests to facilitate timely and accurate onboarding.</li><li>Run system queries to identify and resolve check address discrepancies, working collaboratively with employees and departments.</li><li>Review and address errors in payroll-related documents, such as tax forms and direct deposit submissions.</li><li>Ensure that all employment and rehire documentation adheres to federal requirements, including compliance with I-9 regulations and retirement selections.</li><li>Monitor and maintain data integrity within human resource systems, resolving issues related to payroll, benefits, and position management.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert regarding employment classifications for Student and Graduate Assistants, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.</li><li>Provide technical support and troubleshooting for payroll systems.</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal departments and employees to resolve payroll-related inquiries.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Fulton, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process full cycle payroll. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p><br></p><p> Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records in the payroll system</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments</li><li>Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies</li><li>Manage payroll-related changes (new hires, terminations, promotions, benefits deductions)</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to final processing</li><li>Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and approvals</li><li>Process off-cycle payrolls, retro pay, and corrections as needed</li><li>Handle employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Support internal and external audits and maintain payroll documentation</li><li>Assist with year-end processing (W-2s, tax filings)</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll/Benefits Administrator
  • Hanover, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated Payroll/Benefits Administrator to oversee payroll processing, benefit plan management, and provide support to the HR team. This role will play a vital part in ensuring accurate payroll operations and effective benefit administration while maintaining compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The Payroll Administrator will report directly to the Director of Human Resources and contribute significantly to the organization&#39;s employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process biweekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy in employee timecards, tax deductions, and direct deposits.</p><p>• Review and approve payroll changes, including tax updates, address modifications, and benefit adjustments.</p><p>• Audit payroll registers and confirm compliance with 401(k) contributions, Health Savings Account deductions, and other relevant transactions.</p><p>• Administer and track employee wage garnishments in line with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Open and close state tax accounts as needed, ensuring proper withholding and compliance with state-specific requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate employee benefit enrollments and conduct orientations for newly eligible staff.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries regarding benefits and guide them through enrollment processes.</p><p>• Manage Life Event changes and ensure timely updates to benefit plans.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive payroll reports and oversee year-end carryover processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve payroll-related discrepancies and ensure accurate timecard submissions.</p>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Owings Mills, Maryland, on a contract basis. This role is essential to maintaining operational continuity during a leadership transition and seasonal workforce expansion. You will oversee payroll functions for a large, diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage payroll operations for a workforce of over 10,000 employees, including permanent, part-time, seasonal, and visa-based staff.<br>• Supervise a team of five direct reports, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-jurisdictional payroll requirements.<br>• Utilize Workday to manage payroll processes, ensuring data accuracy and system optimization.<br>• Collaborate with third-party providers for tax filing, garnishments, and other payroll-related services.<br>• Support the seasonal hiring ramp by adapting payroll processes to accommodate increased employee volumes.<br>• Oversee the transition of Canadian payroll operations, ensuring a smooth and compliant process.<br>• Provide leadership during organizational changes, including executive leave and staff transitions.<br>• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to employee inquiries in a timely and detail-oriented manner.<br>• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Director
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Director based in Owings Mills, MD. The Payroll Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of payroll operations for a multi-state U.S. workforce of several thousand employees. This role oversees a small team of payroll professionals, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while continuously improving systems, controls, and processes. This is a hybrid position! If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Payroll Operations &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population (e.g., salaried, hourly, exempt, non-exempt).</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations (including tax filings, wage and hour laws, and reporting requirements).</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary process updates.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including bonuses, commissions, equity transactions, and off-cycle payments.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.</li><li>Optimize team workflows and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and scalability.</li></ul><p>Systems &amp; Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Manage and optimize payroll systems (e.g., HRIS/payroll platforms), including upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and improve data accuracy.</li><li>Partner with IT and HR to enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities.</li></ul><p>Audit, Controls &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and mitigate risk.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and process explanations.</li><li>Prepare and review payroll-related reports, reconciliations, and analytics for leadership.</li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p><ul><li>Partner with HR on employee data changes, benefits deductions, and compliance matters.</li><li>Work closely with Finance on general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Halethorpe, Maryland. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to manage financial processes and collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and efficient accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical proficiency, exceptional organizational skills, and a customer-focused mindset to the role.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and code invoices accurately while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.</p><p>• Audit and reconcile invoices against purchase order records to identify and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Approve vouchers for payment and ensure timely processing of check runs and ACH transactions.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal teams, providing clear and thorough communication.</p><p>• Assist in monthly close activities, including analyzing accounts payable and accrued expenses.</p><p>• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and ensure proper documentation is in place.</p><p>• Support the implementation and use of accounting software tools.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.</p><p>• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounts payable operations by identifying and implementing best practices.</p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A large company in Rockville is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to work in their corporate office.</p><p>Duties include:</p><ul><li>Coding, matching, batching, and entering invoices into SAP</li><li>Cutting checks</li><li>Handling vendor inquiries</li><li>Processing 1099’s</li><li>Reconciliations</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Jessup, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 20 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Laurel, Maryland. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to manage full-cycle accounts payable processes while supporting a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you have a solid background in accounting and enjoy handling diverse responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice entry, approvals, and payment processing.</p><p>• Conduct weekly check runs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments to vendors.</p><p>• Perform 3-way matching to reconcile invoices with purchase orders and received inventory.</p><p>• Manage relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries, and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist in payroll processing on Mondays as needed, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software to maintain financial records and generate reports.</p><p>• Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Gainesville, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Gainesville is seeking a talented accounts payable specialist to join their team</p>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will handle various aspects of accounts payable, including grant-related financial tasks and invoice processing. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in managing financial data and supporting the organization&#39;s financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.<br>• Record financial transactions for private grants and assist in creating grant-related budgets.<br>• Generate detailed financial reports for grants to support decision-making and compliance.<br>• Serve as a backup to the primary accounts payable staff, stepping in to ensure workflow continuity.<br>• Review grant documentation to accurately record financial information and meet organizational standards.<br>• Maintain and update spreadsheets for tracking indirect costs and other financial data.<br>• Collaborate with team members to forecast indirect cost rates and support budget planning.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures across all 54 organizational chapters.
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Glen Arm, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Glen Arm, Maryland. In this Contract to permanent role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciliation of purchase orders, and execution of payment runs. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience in a manufacturing or multinational setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately process vendor invoices and ensure timely entry into the accounting system.<br>• Manage bi-weekly and monthly payment runs using checks, virtual payment cards, ACH, and other electronic methods in compliance with company policies.<br>• Utilize Excel tools such as pivot tables and formulas to prepare complex accounts payable entries and manage data.<br>• Address vendor inquiries and foster detail-oriented relationships to maintain trust and efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with purchasing and receiving teams to resolve discrepancies related to invoices and purchase orders.<br>• Process domestic and international invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparing invoice accruals and reviewing unvouchered payables.<br>• Maintain organized records of transactions and supporting documentation, including digitizing paper documents for storage.<br>• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and ensuring accuracy.<br>• Review open purchase order receipts and coordinate with internal and external partners to reconcile balances.
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Fairfax is seeking a talented accounts payable specialist to join their team</p>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Hillsboro, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Purcellville is seeking a talented accounts payable specialist to join their team.</p>
  • 2026-03-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Towson, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist for a growing organization in the Towson, Maryland area. This is a hybrid position! The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills at least one year of accounts payable experience. Candidates should have experience in maintaining a database of financial information and be able to recognize and solve any problems that may arise. Candidates with proven experience in high volume environments are encouraged to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review and record invoices from vendors</li><li>Process full-cycle accounts payable</li><li>Manage company vendors and new vendor set-up process</li><li>Have knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses</li><li>Maintain 1099s and generate report at year end</li><li>Special accounting projects as assigned</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Columbia, Maryland. This role involves managing a high volume of manual processes, including invoice matching and coding, within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers a great opportunity to contribute to process improvements and support the team during a transitional period.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and code invoices with accuracy, ensuring all entries comply with company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Perform three-way matching for inventory items to ensure proper reconciliation of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.</p><p>• Handle freight billing and related manual matching tasks to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Collaborate with other team members to address backlogs and ensure timely processing of payments.</p><p>• Support process automation and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency in AP workflows.</p><p>• Work closely with the outgoing team member to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records and assist in resolving discrepancies or issues related to vendor accounts.</p><p>• Provide additional support for ad-hoc tasks as needed within the accounting department.</p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Chantilly, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Chantilly, Virginia. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing invoice processing, coding, and payment systems while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of our accounts payable functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and enter invoices into the accounting system with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Code accounts and ensure proper allocation of expenses.<br>• Perform timely payments through Automated Clearing House (ACH) and check runs.<br>• Utilize Intacct or Sage Intacct software to manage accounts payable functions.<br>• Reconcile discrepancies and resolve invoice-related issues promptly.<br>• Maintain organized records of all transactions and documentation.<br>• Collaborate with team members and vendors to ensure payment schedules are met.<br>• Assist with month-end accounts payable reporting and audits.
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Lansdowne, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team in Leesburg, Virginia. In this long-term contract role, you will handle a variety of accounting tasks, including invoicing, auditing, and assisting with monthly financial processes. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise with accounting software and contribute to the financial accuracy and efficiency of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue client invoices while ensuring pricing is accurately reflected in the system.<br>• Assist in generating and distributing monthly accounts receivable (AR) statements.<br>• Audit invoices to confirm proper documentation and payment accuracy.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in financial records.<br>• Manage updates to pricing structures in internal systems as needed.<br>• Utilize software such as QuickBooks, Sage, and internal tools for accounting processes.<br>• Support billing functions, including contract pricing and adjustments.<br>• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with the team on various accounting-related projects and tasks.
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Hanover, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22.8 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Hanover, Maryland. This is a long-term contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-paced, detail-oriented financial environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and code a high volume of invoices accurately and within established timelines.</p><p>• Perform regular check runs and ensure timely payments to vendors.</p><p>• Maintain detailed and organized records of all accounts payable activities.</p><p>• Reconcile discrepancies by working closely with vendors and internal departments.</p><p>• Support the processing of accounts payable for multiple business units.</p><p>• Monitor and address inquiries related to payment status and invoice processing.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all transactions.</p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Medical Billing Specialist
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A Healthcare organization is seeking a medical billing specialist to work in their Bethesda office.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Make outbound collections calls to patients.</li><li>Calls will be made based on the aging report</li><li>The role will be patient focused role.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Human Resource Clerk
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in HR while working in a fast-paced, engaging environment. As an HR Clerk, you’ll assist with maintaining employee records, processing HR documentation, and providing general support to HR staff.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·      Enter and update employee information into HR systems with accuracy.</p><p>·      Maintain personnel files, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.</p><p>·      Prepare and process HR documents, including offer letters, contracts, onboarding materials, and termination paperwork.</p><p>·      Assist with scheduling interviews and coordinating meetings for the HR team.</p><p>·      Answer general HR-related inquiries from employees and escalate more complex questions to HR staff.</p><p>·      Support payroll processing by verifying records and addressing discrepancies.</p><p>·      Conduct initial pre-employment screenings, background checks, and ensure documentation is complete.</p><p>·      Perform ad-hoc administrative duties as needed to support the department.</p>
  • 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z