Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join an engineering organization in Hunt Valley, Maryland on a Contract to permanent basis. This position supports payroll operations across multiple business units and plays an important role in maintaining accurate pay records, financial reporting, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities, including higher-volume or more complex payroll cycles.• Examine timekeeping records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve payroll-related exceptions in a timely manner.• Perform payroll balancing activities to confirm earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll data are properly reconciled.• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support the accurate recording of payroll transactions in the general ledger.• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, timecards, and payroll issues with clear and effective communication.• Provide documentation and assistance for internal or external audit requests related to payroll records and processes.• Follow established internal controls, company procedures, and applicable wage and tax regulations throughout payroll operations.• Use payroll and accounting systems, spreadsheets, and office software to organize data, analyze results, and complete recurring payroll tasks efficiently.