Payroll Specialist III

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AECOM is looking for a Payroll Specialist III to join our payroll team. The Payroll Specialist III will create and analyze reports, participate in year-end activities, and will be responsible for payroll reconciliations. 

The role is also responsible for assisting with daily payroll operations, as needed, along with ensuring compliance by staying current with state and federal tax laws.  To be successful in this role, one should possess exceptional payroll and analytical skills

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote work. This position can be based in, but not limited to: Glen Allen, VA.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Manage and resolve tax notifications and issues within ADP SmartCompliance
• Complete local/state tax setups as required
• Correspond and participate in meetings with ADP Tax Services
• Manage audits and report requests
• Responsible for vendor and relocation management
• Responsible for timely reconciliation of variances between applications (i.e. payroll, general ledger, time and labor) – for the US and Canada
• Correspond with employees on inquiries and issues
• Stay up-to-date on tax laws and legislations
• Manage state liens, ensuring work certificates are obtained timely, not to impact work
• Work closely with Sr Payroll Analyst and Corporate Tax contact on tax issues                                                         
• Participate in year end processing and management of the W2C process
• Work on special projects, as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant payroll processing and analysis experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Having a CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) Certification is a plus
• Experience in ADP GlobalView and SmartCompliance is preferred
• Prior experience as a Payroll Analyst, Tax Analyst
• Deep knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations
• Strong excel skills, including using spreadsheets
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent customer services skills
• The ability to work under tight deadline
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Additional information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• Relocation and/or per diem is not offered for this position.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.