Payroll Specialist

Job Summary/Company:

Sparks Group has teamed with several prominent and successful companies in the Metro DC area to identify Payroll Specialists for contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in payroll preparation required for processing semi-monthly multi-state payroll for salaried and hourly employees
• Process direct deposit authorization forms, W4 tax data and changes in employee personal data
• Process garnishments which include child supports, tax levies, student loans, WRIT of garnishments, etc.
• Assist with the auditing of payroll to ensure proper transmission
• Prepare daily ACH uploads and stop payments
• Respond to inquiries from employees and internal departments regarding payroll-related concerns

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Associate’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting preferred; experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable
• 2+ years of experience processing multi-cycle, multi-state payroll for 500+ employees
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and large ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms
• Proven and effective time management skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task