What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Specialist position at Aston Carter?
Sr. Payroll Specialist
Job Description
As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payroll for companies and providing backup support to the team. You will handle various payroll functions including registering new tax accounts, reconciling payroll reports, and processing Certified Payroll Reports. You will also research and resolve tax notices, set up and audit wage attachments, and provide information to Finance for audit purposes. This role requires working with confidential data, and may involve working more than 40 hours per week based on company needs.
Responsibilities
This is an exempt position that may require working more than 40 hours per week based on company needs. The role involves working with confidential data and requires the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks Glencoe, MD.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/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:
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.
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.
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.
Job Description
As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payroll for companies and providing backup support to the team. You will handle various payroll functions including registering new tax accounts, reconciling payroll reports, and processing Certified Payroll Reports. You will also research and resolve tax notices, set up and audit wage attachments, and provide information to Finance for audit purposes. This role requires working with confidential data, and may involve working more than 40 hours per week based on company needs.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll for companies and provide backup support to the team.
- Post WennSoft Payroll Posting daily.
- Register for new tax accounts.
- Reconcile quarter-end and year-end payroll reports.
- Process Certified Payroll Reports weekly.
- Research and resolve tax notices.
- Set up and audit wage attachments.
- Provide information to Finance for audit purposes.
- Handle confidential data with care.
- Provide backup to the Director of Payroll.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe.
- Good understanding of payroll calculations and regulations.
- Ability to learn and master company ERP system.
- Knowledge of Employee/Employer Federal, State, and Local taxes.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- FPC or CPP certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll for a large multi-state company.
- Dayforce experience preferred.
- Experience with Certified Payroll Reporting.
This is an exempt position that may require working more than 40 hours per week based on company needs. The role involves working with confidential data and requires the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks Glencoe, MD.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/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 Sparks Glencoe,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $36 - $38