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12 results for Payroll in Washington, DC

Payroll Manager
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Washington, District of Columbia. This role will guide end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, ensure compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations, and support a dependable payroll experience for employees and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise with high-volume payroll environments and experience confirguring Workday to improve accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct complete payroll operations from data review through final submission for a workforce of more than 500 employees.</p><p>• Manage payroll processing on a bi-monthly schedule while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Oversee multi-state payroll activity and apply current federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Review earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and adjustments to confirm payroll results are correct and properly documented.</p><p>• Partner with HR, Finance, and other internal teams to address payroll issues, support reporting needs, and improve process consistency.</p><p>• Use Workday, including Workday ERP and Workday Payroll, to maintain employee payroll records, process transactions, and generate audit-ready reports.</p><p>• Investigate payroll variances and employee inquiries, providing clear resolution and maintaining a high standard of service.</p><p>• Support payroll-related process updates or system-related changes when needed, ensuring minimal disruption to payroll delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates in this Payroll Manager role and other fulltime opportunities in the DMV please send your resume to contact Justin Decker via LinkedIn. </p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 105000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee in-house payroll operations for an organization of approximately 200 employees in Bethesda, Maryland. This role is responsible for delivering accurate biweekly payroll, maintaining compliance with applicable payroll laws, and ensuring employee compensation changes are reflected correctly and on time. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with multi-state payroll administration, hands-on system expertise, and a detail-oriented approach to payroll controls and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the end-to-end processing of biweekly payroll for a workforce of about 200 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Manage payroll updates related to new hires, employee departures, compensation adjustments, and benefits changes while maintaining complete and current records.</p><p>• Review timekeeping data in HH2, validate submitted hours, and coordinate the transfer of approved information into Sage 300 and related payroll sources.</p><p>• Administer in-house payroll activities within Sage 300, including earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and other employee pay components.</p><p>• Prepare and transmit payroll funding files to the bank on a biweekly schedule to support timely employee payments.</p><p>• Oversee payroll tax filings and remittances for jurisdictions including Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.</p><p>• Handle employee expense reimbursement payments through payroll in accordance with company policy and established controls.</p><p>• Monitor payroll processes for compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and address discrepancies or issues promptly.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate payroll inputs from connected systems and support reliable payroll reporting and recordkeeping.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> All interested candidates in this Payroll Manager opportunity and other fulltime opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.</p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Fulton, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 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>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a well-established global construction organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who brings strong multi-state processing experience and a solid grasp of wage compliance requirements within project-based environments. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume payroll function while supporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accurate pay calculations, timely distribution, and complete payroll record maintenance.</p><p>• Oversee weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll for a large employee population, including deductions, benefit withholdings, tax payments, and wage attachments.</p><p>• Monitor payroll activities for compliance with prevailing wage rules, union pay requirements, and Davis-Bacon regulations.</p><p>• Lead and support payroll team members by providing guidance, reviewing work quality, and helping maintain efficient department operations.</p><p>• Examine payroll practices, tax rules, and benefit-related procedures to identify improvements and implement stronger controls and workflows.</p><p>• Perform audits of payroll documents and balances, including employee tax forms, earnings records, and payroll reconciliations, to maintain accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, human resources, and other departments to resolve discrepancies, align shared data, and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll process enhancements and system-related improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>*All interested candidates in this role and other full-time Accounting Operations opportunities please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn   </p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Annandale, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Annandale is seeking a talented payroll specialist to join their team</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chantilly, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Chantilly is seeking a talented payroll specialist to join their team.</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Baltimore, MD. This is a hybrid position after initial training and will partner with a tenured leadership team while owning the whole payroll process. If interested, please apply directly to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and handle updates with precision and confidentiality</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions with clarity, empathy, and professionalism</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support audits as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems (we love smart efficiency)</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 65 - 75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Tax Accountant to support payroll tax operations for a large multi-state workforce in Northern Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate tax withholding, filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of complex multi-jurisdiction payroll taxation and can work effectively across payroll records, tax reporting, and financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct payroll tax activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely withholding, reporting, and payment of required taxes.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and submit payroll tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Calculate tax liabilities and coordinate accurate reporting to relevant tax authorities and agencies.</p><p>• Lead year-end W-2 processing, including reconciliation, issuance of employee forms, and handling corrected statements when needed.</p><p>• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to confirm consistency between payroll data, tax filings, and the general ledger.</p><p>• Resolve complex multi-state tax matters such as reciprocity arrangements, income sourcing, and employee work location allocation rules.</p><p>• Manage New York wage allocation requirements and other jurisdiction-specific reporting obligations for nonresident and allocated earnings.</p><p>• Review expense reimbursement activity for taxability and ensure proper reporting treatment across multiple states.</p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is well suited for someone who learns quickly, enjoys managing a steady flow of transactions, and can bring a thoughtful approach to day-to-day accounting work. The position offers the opportunity to support essential payables operations while contributing to an organized and responsive vendor payment process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of invoices each month with accuracy, including both straightforward entries and more detailed multi-line transactions.<br>• Review, code, and enter invoices into the system while ensuring charges are assigned correctly and supporting documentation is complete.<br>• Help reduce existing invoice queues by prioritizing outstanding items and maintaining timely turnaround on daily payables activity.<br>• Manage employee expense submissions and verify compliance with internal approval and documentation standards before payment.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal business partners to resolve billing questions, payment discrepancies, and missing information.<br>• Support full-cycle accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment processing and record maintenance.<br>• Participate in knowledge-sharing and cross-training efforts to strengthen team coverage across accounts payable functions.<br>• Provide additional support during the initial onboarding period, including availability to work Fridays during the first several weeks of the assignment.
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a non-profit organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with invoice processing, and able to manage payment activities across multiple entities. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, support audit preparation, and contribute to efficient accounts payable operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process incoming invoices for two separate entities, ensuring details are entered accurately and routed appropriately for approval<br>• Enter payable transactions into Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and update records to reflect completed payment activity<br>• Assist with coding invoices and verifying supporting documentation before submission for review<br>• Apply payments in the accounting system and help keep vendor account information current and accurate<br>• Prepare and post journal entries as needed to support accounts payable and related accounting activity<br>• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate financial reporting<br>• Gather invoices and supporting records for external audit requests and transaction reviews<br>• Provide backup coverage for core accounts payable functions to help ensure continuity of daily operations
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24.7 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the Finance team through a contract assignment. This position plays an important role in keeping payment activity organized, accurate, and on schedule while helping maintain strong vendor relationships and reliable financial records. The ideal candidate communicates effectively and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense submissions with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Verify that each payment request includes the correct approvals, account coding, and supporting documentation before submission.<br>• Reconcile supplier statements and address questions related to invoices, outstanding balances, and payment timing.<br>• Coordinate recurring payment activity, including electronic payments, check distributions, and wire transactions.<br>• Maintain vendor files and ensure tax and compliance documentation is current and properly organized.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting activities by assisting with accrual tracking and account reconciliations.<br>• Partner with internal teams across the organization to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues efficiently.<br>• Communicate with vendors clearly to research and settle billing concerns.<br>• Provide support for audit preparation and assist with financial reporting requests as needed.<br>• Follow internal controls and established finance policies to help ensure compliant payment processing.
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Jessup, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Laurel, Maryland on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports high-volume payables activity and requires someone who can keep transactions accurate, organized, and on schedule in a fast-paced onsite environment. The ideal candidate brings strong invoice processing experience, confidence with reconciliations, and the ability to work closely with accounting leadership and team members.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a large volume of vendor invoices with careful attention to coding, approvals, and payment deadlines.</p><p>• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and support check runs while helping ensure vendors are paid correctly and on time.</p><p>• Review invoice details for completeness and accuracy before entering transactions into the accounting system.</p><p>• Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics, Concur, and Excel to manage payable records and track outstanding items.</p><p>• Communicate with internal departments and vendors to clarify billing issues, correct errors, and follow up on pending approvals.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation for payments, reconciliations, and supporting records in line with accounting procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with the accounts payable team and finance leadership to keep daily workload moving efficiently and meet urgent processing needs.</p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z