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Payroll SpecialistKforce • Lanham, MD, United States
Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Kforce • Lanham, MD, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Lanham, MD.Key Responsibilities : Payroll Processing :

  • Process weekly / bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Verify timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper approvals
  • Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, and benefits deductions
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to payroll, taxes, and reporting

Job Costing & Labor Allocation :

  • Accurately allocate labor hours and payroll expenses to specific jobs, tasks, or cost codes
  • Review timesheets for correct job / cost code usage and communicate corrections as needed
  • Reconcile labor distribution reports with payroll records
  • Prepare detailed job-costing reports for management and project teams
  • Reporting & Compliance :

  • Generate payroll summaries, labor distribution reports, and job-cost analysis for accounting and management review
  • Assist with month-end close by providing payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations
  • Maintain payroll records and respond to audit requests
  • Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations, including overtime rules and certified payroll (if applicable)
  • Systems & Process Improvement :

  • Utilize payroll and timekeeping systems to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll and job-costing processes
  • Support implementation or upgrades of payroll / timekeeping software
  • Skills

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field (preferred)
  • 2-5 years of payroll experience; job-costing experience required
  • The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

    We offer comprehensive benefits including medical / dental / vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

    Note : Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

    This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

    Kforce is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

    By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

    Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."

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