Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Location: McLean, VA — On-site

Assignment Type: Temp-to-Permanent

Pay

$33.00–$35.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Part-time, 20–29 hours per week. Workdays may be scheduled flexibly based on business needs, but all hours must be worked on-site.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

About the role

This position will independently manage the full payroll cycle for approximately 175 employees in a detailed, largely manual processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently process full-cycle, semi-monthly payroll for approximately 175 employees.
• Review timesheets, bonuses, compensation changes, deductions, and other payroll inputs for accuracy.
• Enter and validate payroll data within the payroll system.
• Prepare payroll reports, payment requests, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update multiple payroll spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions.
• Review bonus payments and other variable compensation calculations.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay statements, deductions, taxes, and payroll-related matters.
• Assist employees with accessing or resetting electronic pay statement accounts.
• Prepare payroll and benefits journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit-related general ledger accounts.

Requirements

• At least three years of full-cycle payroll experience required.
• Experience independently processing payroll for 175 or more employees strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while working under strict deadlines.