We are in search of a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will be performing a variety of tasks related to payroll, including data entry, processing, timecard auditing, and assisting with software implementation. This position offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.
Responsibilities:
• Accurately and efficiently handle manual payroll data entry tasks
• Process payroll ensuring timely and correct payments
• Perform audits on timecards to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to month-end and year-end duties to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Assist in the implementation of payroll software to improve efficiency
• Utilize your skills in bi-Monthly Payroll, Payroll - In-House, Payroll - Manual, Software Implementations, Audit, and Month End Close to enhance the effectiveness of our payroll department.
Responsibilities:
• Accurately and efficiently handle manual payroll data entry tasks
• Process payroll ensuring timely and correct payments
• Perform audits on timecards to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to month-end and year-end duties to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Assist in the implementation of payroll software to improve efficiency
• Utilize your skills in bi-Monthly Payroll, Payroll - In-House, Payroll - Manual, Software Implementations, Audit, and Month End Close to enhance the effectiveness of our payroll department.
• Proficiency in bi-monthly payroll processing is essential
• Mastery of general payroll procedures and activities
• Experience with in-house payroll systems is required
• Capability to effectively manage manual payroll tasks
• Familiarity with software implementations, particularly in payroll-related systems
• Proven track record in audit processes, preferably within payroll systems
• Ability to handle month end close activities effectively
• Mastery of general payroll procedures and activities
• Experience with in-house payroll systems is required
• Capability to effectively manage manual payroll tasks
• Familiarity with software implementations, particularly in payroll-related systems
• Proven track record in audit processes, preferably within payroll systems
• Ability to handle month end close activities effectively
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