Ref ID:04580-0010800360Classification:Payroll ProcessorCompensation:DOEThere is an excellent Payroll Administrator job opportunity open with Accountemps, for candidates who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. The Payroll Administrator provides a long term temporary role from its Alexandria, Virginia location. There is an opening for a Payroll Administrator at an innovative company, for candidates who can perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. Do you want to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career? Don't wait?call us today or send resumes to [Click Here to Email Your Resume] How you will make an impact - Detail all payroll liabilities by establishing employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payment - Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers - Miscellaneous duties as assigned - Put together for department heads the circulation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports - Understand and report necessary changes to payroll operations by maintaining established policies and procedures - Ensure employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and confidential information - Deliver assistance to payroll with internal and external audits - Handle reconciliation of employee deductions and other relevant liabilities - Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies - Review source documents with necessary verification - Facilitate company compliance according to federal and state regulations and guidelines - Exercise of proper data management by collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data - Produce reports after compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages - Answer questions and requests related to payroll information- Foundational knowledge in payroll systems for 100-500 employees - Comprehensive knowledge of ADP Financial Services - Deep understanding of payroll - Benefits payroll experience preferred - Prior experience working with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc. - Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions - 2+ years of relevant experience in payroll - Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular - Knowledgeable about internal controls - Prior experience working with collections/accounting software - Accurate, swift, data entry abilities - Experienced in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen - Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred - Mastery of federal and state payroll regulations and requirementsAccountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills - helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune(R) magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888-490-3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. (C) 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.