Payroll Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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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US E - Payroll Analyst- US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 15 hours ago

uploads, APIs and manual data entry Handle payroll-related deductions, including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments Perform complex calculations both within and outside the payroll...

Compensation Analyst (Principal or Sr. Principal Level)

  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary...

Payroll Manager

  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 1 day ago

, benefits, garnishments) Work with Accounting to oversee payroll journal entries and ensure accurate classification of labor expenses Partner with HR to ensure timely updates to compensation, deductions...

Remote Work

Supervisor, Payroll

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 1 day ago

payroll processes....

Sales Compensation Analyst, Amazon Web Services

  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers all over the world. AWS runs a...

Intermediate Payroll Specialist

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago

Responds to basic to moderately complex payroll inquiries by employees. Escalates more complex payroll inquiries as necessary....

SAP - SuccessFactors Payroll - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 days ago

with regulatory requirements. + Implement regular, off-cycle, and ad-hoc payroll runs, addressing payroll data issues and ensuring accurate financial postings....

Payroll Manager

  • Reston, VA (7 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA (7 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago

the payroll system of record + Leads out-processing of employees through the payroll systems + Generates payroll reports, including any fiscal and reporting requirements from funding sources and benefit...

Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago

COMPENSATION ANALYST Location: Washington, DC Type: Contract Job #82841 APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify Compensation Analyst Location: Washington, DC 20010 Position: Compensation...

Payroll Manager

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago

. + Oversees payroll operations inclusive of bi-weekly processes, production of bi-weekly payroll reports and special reports, correction of payroll errors, garnishments, federal and state levies, tax...

Payroll Associate

  • Chevy Chase, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Manage payroll deductions and resolve managers' payroll inquiries promptly. Assist with payroll adjustments, prepare payroll accruals, and reconcile W2 data to ensure compliance....

Payroll Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago

, nationally recognized hospital in the DMV area is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to provide interim support for their payroll operations....

Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Analyst Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Compensation Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients in...

Payroll Analyst

  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago

About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst for a project-based contract focused on payroll data auditing and reconciliation....

Sr Payroll Specialist

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Collecting timesheet data and payroll information. Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations and payroll journal entries....

Demographic Data for Fairfax, VA

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Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Payroll in QuickBooks
This course will walk you through the steps of getting a company set up to do payroll, how to set up employees, how to create paychecks as well as payroll liabilities. I know your time is valuable...
Payroll Management
This Payroll course is all about payroll management, how to calculate the payroll and general overall understanding about what payroll is and the legal requirements in place, the forms, the...

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Fairfax, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.8%
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 Fairfax, VA
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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