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Senior Payroll Specialist

Kforce Inc
Gainesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce's client in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist. Position Summary: The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and managing payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role works closely with HR, Finance, and management to support payroll-related activities and reporting. Responsibilities:

  • Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
  • Review and reconcile payroll data, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
  • Ensure compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and company policies
  • Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits and year-end processing (W-2s, tax filings, etc.)
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
  • Assist with payroll accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, payroll accruals, journal entries, and account analysis
  • Partner with the Accounting team to ensure payroll-related transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled
  • Maintain payroll records and support process improvements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred
  • 3 years of payroll processing experience
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
  • Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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