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8 results for Payroll in Washington, DC

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
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
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 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
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