Payroll Accountant

Job Title: Payroll Accountant

Location: Sterling, Virginia

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 (depending on qualifications)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications:

• 5 years of payroll accounting experience, including required experience processing multu-state and union payroll.
• Hands-on experience administering union payroll, including collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), union dues, fringe benefit calculations, certified payroll reporting (if applicable), and union benefit remittances.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles and general ledger reconciliations.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including Forms 941, W-2s, and payroll tax reporting.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paycom, Workday, Ceridian Dayforce, or Paylocity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial reporting functions.

Job Description:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 2,000 employees.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and accrued payroll liabilities.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, general ledger accounts, and payroll tax liabilities as part of the month-end close process.
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations, including Forms 941, W-2s, and state/local payroll tax filings.
• Maintain payroll records, employee deductions, garnishments, benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off balances.
• Coordinate payroll funding and ensure timely remittance of payroll taxes and benefit payments.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices, and employee payroll inquiries.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with year-end close activities, including payroll accruals and account analyses.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, employee status changes, and benefits administration.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

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.