Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist

Type: Contract

Length: 3 months

Compensation: $22 - $25 /hour

Working Hours: Part Time (30 hours)

Location: Rockville, MD

Office Schedule: 1X onsite per week

Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, depending on individual selections and applicable workhour factors.

About the Opportunity

A growing multi-state organization is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for approximately 1000+ employees across multiple states. This is a contract opportunity ideal for a payroll professional who can work independently, communicate effectively with employees, and manage full-cycle payroll processing in a fast-paced environment.

I. Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state employee population
• Support payroll operations for approximately 900 employees (primarily hourly workforce)
• Review, audit, and scrub payroll-related reports for accuracy
• Generate and distribute payroll reports as needed
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries
• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams on payroll-related tasks
• Provide support for year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting
• Assist with additional accounting functions, such as accounts payable support, when needed

II. Required Qualifications

• Experience processing full-cycle payroll
• Experience with multi-state payroll, including California payroll regulations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

III. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll platforms such as Paylocity or similar systems
• Exposure to accounting or accounts payable functions
• Familiarity with reporting and payroll data analysis

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

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.

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