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Payroll Accountant - Contract to Hire

$80k - $95k

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Job Title: Global Payroll Accountant

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 4 days in office)

  • We are seeking a Global Payroll Accountant with 4 plus years of payroll experience to support a technically focused payroll team. This role goes beyond standard payroll processing and requires a strong understanding of payroll tax compliance , including multi-state and/or international payroll considerations . Candidates with experience in GL accounting, tax, or journal entries alongside payroll are encouraged to apply. Assist in the new global payroll system implementation project.

Key Details:

  • Contract Type: Temp-to-perm (conversion after ~6 months)
  • Full-Time Salary Upon Conversion: $80K–$95K base
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with multi-state payroll tax (international payroll is a plus)
  • Familiarity with ADP and/or Workday
  • Exposure to general ledger, tax, or journal entries in a payroll-related environment

This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a more technical, accounting-integrated payroll environment and is interested in transitioning into a long-term role.

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