Payroll Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantThis Staff Accountant role focuses on processing and posting monthly payroll for approximately 50 companies while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations. The position also supports core accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys detailed payroll work, values accuracy, and wants to grow within a collaborative team environment with strong benefits and clear growth potential.ResponsibilitiesProcess and post monthly payroll for approximately 50 companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.Perform 10-key data entry with a high level of speed and accuracy in a payroll processing environment.Assist with performing daily employer contribution postings and tracking accounts receivable.Set up new employer accounts and update member records to determine benefit eligibility.Maintain and process accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) using QuickBooks.Prepare and analyze general ledger transactions to ensure financial data is accurate and complete.Generate financial reports and assist with monthly and year-end close processes.Support preparation for the annual audit, including gathering documentation and performing reconciliations.Determine member benefit eligibility based on updated records and contribution data.Collaborate with a team of staff accountants and an eligibility specialist to ensure consistent, high-quality financial operations.Use Excel to format data, copy and paste information, and organize text into columns for reporting and analysis.Essential SkillsProficiency in payroll processing and payroll accounting, with experience handling recurring payroll cycles.Strong 10-key data entry skills with a high level of speed and accuracy.Hands-on experience in payroll processing environments, including working with multiple employers or entities.Experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end processes.Ability to prepare and analyze general ledger transactions for accuracy and completeness.Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities.Familiarity with accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) functions, preferably using QuickBooks.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formatting, copying and pasting data, and organizing text into columns.Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all financial and payroll-related tasks.Ability to interpret and apply payroll and benefit-related rules to determine member eligibility.Minimum of 2+ years of relevant work experience in payroll processing or payroll accounting.Additional Skills & QualificationsAssociate's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.Experience in employee benefits, union, and/or non-profit environments preferred.Experience working with employer contributions and benefit eligibility determinations is a plus.Comfort working in a structured payroll environment with recurring deadlines.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.Interest in professional growth and development within an accounting-focused role.Work EnvironmentThis role is fully on-site, working five days per week in the office. The workday starts at either 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m., based on personal preference, and runs for 8.5 hours with a 30-minute lunch break. Once selected, the start time should remain consistent each day to support team coordination and workflow. You will work as part of a close-knit accounting team that includes three other staff accountants and an eligibility specialist, within a structured and collaborative environment. The organization offers strong growth potential and comprehensive benefits provided at no expense to the employee, aligned with the benefits offered to journeyman-level staff. The role involves regular use of QuickBooks, Excel, and other standard office and accounting tools in a professional office setting.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lanham, MD.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lanham,MD.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.