Payroll Jobs in District of Columbia

A Payroll professional in the accounting industry manages the process of paying an organization's employees. They ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry and processing for the company's payroll. This includes ensuring that all calculations are accurate, that all necessary deductions have been made, and that employees are paid on time. Payroll professionals also ensure that the organization is in compliance with all tax laws, labor laws, and any other applicable regulations.

Important skills for a Payroll professional include attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of tax and labor laws. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Payroll professionals may also need certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) which are offered by the American Payroll Association. Before becoming a payroll professional, a person might have roles such as a Payroll Clerk, Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant which would give them the necessary skills and experience.

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Specialist, Payroll and Administrative Support

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

Payroll Processing: Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely submission of all payroll data. Address discrepancies in timekeeping records and make necessary adjustments....

Global Director, Payroll

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago

Canada, Europe and India salary, benefits and incentive payroll Ability to investigate, understand, and present on payroll compliance requirements A minimum of 10+ years experience in payroll management...

accelerate customer feature adoption) Feature Adoption Tenant Reviews (Reviewing customer tenants to identify adoption opportunities) About You Basic Qualifications - Senior Functional Consultant - Payroll...

Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

The Compensation Analyst helps program management in partnership with the Compensation team to ensure business services, managers and leadership receives timely and accurate information about pay...

Payroll Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Maintain employee records by entering updates into ADP as necessary including garnishments, liens, various other deductions, status and/or salary updates, and demographic updates, Monitor the payroll...

Payroll Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Your Impact Your Impact Responsibilities Include Payroll Processing (US & Global) 50% Assist Payroll team with processing and analyzing multi-state payroll using Workday....

Regional Payroll Manager (US/CA)

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

As the leader of the Regional payroll team, you will be responsible for the processing payroll in the United States and Canada using ADP GlobalView and Celergo payroll software, Workday HRIS software...

Manager, Payroll

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Experience with ADP payroll platforms required (preferably ADP Vantage). + Experience with Workday required The base salary range for this role is $102,600 to $128,200....

Payroll Specialist I

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

May prepare journal entries as needed to book payroll to general ledger Coordinate with HR and Timekeeping on new hires, employee changes, terminations, rate changes, etc. in Costpoint Knowledge of...

Partner Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

Experience with payroll software; Workday desirable. Experience with a general ledger system; 3E preferred....

Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Compensation Analyst for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Washington, DC. Responsibilities : The...

Payroll Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago

Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, tax laws, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in ADP payroll software and Microsoft Excel....

Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

At first glance, you'll see Danaher's scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms-life sciences, diagnostics, and...

Manager, Payroll

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions....

Workers Compensation Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Workers' Compensation Specialist Location US-DC-Washington ID 102849 Category Administration Position Type SCA Hourly Employees Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required None Overview The Workers'...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Payroll
Please note that this course is based on South African taxHave very little knowledge on how to even beginThis course is designed for accountants, bookkeepers, business owners, admin staff, HR...
Payroll Calculations
****Please note that this course is based on South African Tax****Much of the payroll process begins with calculating gross salary - whether hourly, weekly, fortnightly or monthly - and then...
Payroll Fundamentals
Running payroll is so much more than just pushing a button. This course breaks down the basics from start to finish - including onboarding and offboarding, tracking time, making the accounting...

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Payroll positions.



Highest Education Level

Payrolls in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Payrolls in District of Columbia
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%


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