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Payroll Accountant

Kforce Inc.

Baltimore, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$90,000
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Legal, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Performance Reviews, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, Short Messaging Service (SMS), State Tax, Support Documentation, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Time Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
4 days ago
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll Accountant in Baltimore, MD. Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to support payroll processing, payroll accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, preparing payroll-related accounting entries, reconciling payroll accounts, and supporting payroll tax reporting and audits. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, payroll experience, and the ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities:
  • Process biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
  • Review employee time records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings for accuracy
  • Maintain payroll records and employee payroll data within the payroll system
  • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to the general ledger
  • Reconcile payroll accounts, payroll liabilities, benefit deductions, and clearing accounts
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
  • Coordinate payroll tax filings and year-end reporting, including W-2 processing
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and support
  • Partner with Human Resources regarding onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, and benefits administration
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
  • Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
  • Stay current on payroll regulations, accounting standards, and best practices

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of payroll and/or accounting experience
  • Knowledge of payroll accounting principles and general ledger reconciliations
  • Experience with payroll systems and ERP/accounting software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key Skills:
  • Payroll Processing
  • Payroll Accounting
  • General Ledger Reconciliations
  • Payroll Tax Compliance
  • Financial Reporting
  • Account Reconciliations
  • ERP and Payroll Systems
  • Excel
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Communication Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, SAP, Oracle, or similar payroll systems
  • Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, multi-state payroll, and compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting audits and financial reporting activities

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.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/

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