Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst, Reston, VA - $35-40/hr

Position Summary
The Payroll Analyst supports U.S. payroll accounting operations by maintaining payroll-related general ledger activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP, reconciling accounts, managing payroll transactions, and assisting with audits, tax filings, and internal controls. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end accounting close processes.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Resolve general ledger mapping issues and maintain payroll accounting records.
• Manage payroll reports, bank reconciliation issues, and field accounting support.
• Administer escheatment processes, uncashed checks, direct deposit reversals, and replacement payments.
• Research payroll discrepancies, refunds, and potential fraud transactions.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, rate updates, audits, and compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain payroll accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of payroll or general accounting experience, preferably in a Workday environment.
• Experience with ERP systems; Workday Payroll, Financials, and General Ledger strongly preferred.
• SAP FI/CO experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and payroll accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel, spreadsheet, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database query tools.