Payroll Accountant

Company: Addison Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 18, 2025

Job Description:

Role: Payroll AccountantHiring Type: Contract to Hire (6 month- 1 year before it converts)Pay: $40 - $45 / hourOffice Schedule: Hybrid - in office 2x weekLocation: Washington D.CMUST be able to pass credit, criminal and employment verification checkOur client, a well-known and reputable Non-Profit, is looking to add a Payroll Accountant to their team. They are looking for someone who can handle all aspects of Payroll with a focus on reconciliation and preparing payroll journal entries.Requirements

• 5+ years of Payroll reconciliation experience
• 5+ years of experience posting timecards to the general ledger
• Experience processing Payroll for 200+ employeesJob ResponsibilitiesPayroll expertise: Minimum of two years of payroll processing experience required. Thorough and current knowledge of payroll, automated payroll systems, and the legal and regulatory environment affecting payroll. Highly skilled user of automated payroll systems. Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated reliance on confidentiality.Accounting knowledge:
  • Review, examine and reconcile accounting transactions;
  • Determine that documentation is adequate to support executing payment requests;
  • Determine that transactions are properly coded for entry into the general ledger.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Payroll: Administers payroll for federal and donated employees.
    • Payroll system and database maintenance: The Payroll Administrator maintains time-reporting for federal (Kronos) and donated (UltiPro) employees. As required, coordinates with Human Resources and payroll providers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of employee pay data (including leave records) in the payroll/HR systems.
    • Payroll processing: Processes two bi-weekly payrolls and ensures that all employees are paid promptly and accurately.
    • Payroll problem resolution: Identifies and resolves all payroll and payroll-related issues. Responds to written and verbal inquiries and requests from employees, supervisors, HR, timekeepers, and payroll service providers.
    • Payroll accounting and reporting: Prepares payroll journal entries, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accruals. Reconciles and/or analyzes all payroll-related accounts.
    • Reviews Quarterly Processor reports and coordinates final W-2/W-3 production.
    • Understands imputed costs, FECA, and unemployment: in order to coordinate with HR, monitor with Federal agencies (e.g., DOL) and prepare related accounting entries.
    • Reporting: Prepares financial reports, statements, and analyses as directed. Examples include support for the compensation aspects of the audited financial statements and Form 990, partnering with the HR benefits function to assure employee master file information is accurate, leading to accurate payroll, reviewing benefit statements, etc.
    • Policies and procedures: Maintains current and complete documentation of policies and procedures relating to payroll and payroll processing.Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?
      • Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses.
      • Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment.
      • Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations.
      • Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home.
      • Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation.Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.IND 002-003
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