Description About the Company: Robert Half is servicing a non-profit organization that is looking for a full time and permanent Payroll Accountant.About the Role: Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely production of payroll for 400 employees. This person should have the ability to communicate effectively and deliver strong internal customer service while working in a deadline-driven environment. Candidates seeking a challenging position and a strong career growth opportunity, might be interested in this Payroll Accountant role.About the schedule: This job is fully remote outside of 1 day per month.Key Responsibilities:
Process bi-weekly payroll for parent company and 3 other entities, totaling 400 employees.
Prepare bi-weekly journal entries for payroll, including journal entries for societies.
Assist with all 3rd party filings including retirement contributions
Responsible for maintenance of all time keeping systems and codes
Review all tax filings processed by ADP.
Prepare all account reconciliations related to payroll.
Keep abreast of all legislation and regulatory rulings impacting payroll.
Prepare and processes bi-weekly submissions for retirement contributions.
Develop and maintain custom reports in ADP/WFN.
Review payroll process and internal controls and make recommendations on process improvements
Support annual salary and benefits budget
Support annual retirement audit
Be of help to staff with PTO accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits, general questions related to payroll, and other pay related issues
Perform review of data entered by others in the payroll software to include, but not limited to salary/wage increases, benefit deductions, employee termination dates, and employee leaves of absence under FMLA or other unpaid leave
Work with Information Technology, Human Resources, and other internal business partners to ensure security protocols for pay systems
Oversee regular payroll reporting as required and assist with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger
Process all year-end activity and verifies accuracy of W-2’s prepared by ADP
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Accounting with 4 years of payroll experience or Associate's in Accounting with 10+ years of payroll experience
Experience with ADP Workforce now
Understanding of processing liens, garnishments, and various withholdings
Experience with weekly and biweekly payrolls
CPP or FPC preferred
Candidates interested in this Payroll Accountant role and other full-time opportunities in the DMV should send resumes to Alex Walker via LinkedIn. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .