Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

The primary role of the Payroll Accountant is to process and post monthly payroll for approximately 50 companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations. Proficiency in 10-key data entry with a high level of speed and accuracy, particularly in payroll processing environments, is crucial.

Responsibilities

Process and post monthly payroll for approximately 50 companies.Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulations.Perform daily employer contribution postings and track accounts receivable.Set up new employer accounts and update member records to determine benefit eligibility.Maintain and process accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) using QuickBooks.Prepare and analyze general ledger transactions to ensure financial accuracy.Generate financial reports and assist with monthly and year-end close processes.Support preparation for the annual audit, including documentation and reconciliations.Determine member benefit eligibility based on updated records and contribution data.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in payroll processing and payroll accounting.Experience in 10-key data entry.Knowledge in Excel, including formatting, copying, pasting, and text manipulation in columns.Experience with general ledger, reconciliation, month-end processes, and journal entries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.2+ years of relevant work experience in payroll processing or payroll accounting.Experience in employee benefits, union, and/or non-profit environments preferred.

Work Environment

The position requires working five days in the office, starting at either 7 am or 8 am, and working 8.5 hours with a 30-minute lunch break. The start time is flexible based on personal preference but must be consistent daily. The payroll accountant will be part of a team with three other staff accountants and an eligibility specialist, managed by the Accounting Manager. The role offers growth potential and amazing benefits at no expense to the employee.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lanham, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lanham,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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