Part-Time Payroll Accountant

About the Role

Our client, an established organization in the real estate industry, is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Accountant to own full-cycle payroll and the related accounting and reconciliation processes. This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of payroll while maintaining a part-time schedule.

Schedule & Location

• Location: McLean, VA
• Office Situation: 100% in-office
• Status: Permanent part-time
• Hours: Approximately 20–24 hours per week
• Flexibility: Flexible scheduling options, including three longer days or shorter days throughout the week, with flexibility needed around payroll processing dates

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle, semi-monthly payroll for two employee populations
• Process payroll changes, deductions, bonuses, overtime and other payroll activity
• Submit payroll through ADP and review payroll reports for accuracy
• Prepare and maintain internal payroll accounting schedules and spreadsheets
• Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
• Reconcile payroll, benefit and insurance accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Review and reconcile quarterly payroll tax filings, including 941s, and support year-end payroll reporting
• Maintain 401(k)/Safe Harbor contribution calculations and reconciliations
• Prepare payroll-related check requests, reports and accounting schedules
• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues through completion
• Support month-end, year-end and payroll-related reporting projects

Qualifications

• Recent, hands-on full-cycle payroll experience with direct responsibility for the payroll process from beginning to end
• Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations, including payroll-to-GL and related account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, 941s, W-2/W-3 reporting, deductions and taxable/non-taxable payroll items
• Ability to research and resolve payroll and reconciliation discrepancies independently
• Comfortable working with both payroll systems and hands-on/manual reconciliation processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $29–$36/hour, depending on experience
• 401(k) eligibility for this part-time position