Payroll Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Fairfax, VA that is seeking a Payroll Technician.

Responsibilities:

• In this role, the Payroll Technician will process multi-company bi-weekly payrolls using Dayforce
• Maintain all payroll data, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Process timesheets, checking for accuracy, and post to Dayforce and ERP System
• Research payroll inquiries and resolve employee payroll related issues
• Maintain high knowledge of all company's payroll, time policies and governmental regulations impacting payroll preparation
• The Payroll Technician will assist internal and external auditors during audit process by providing documents, and other payroll-related reports upon request
• Maintain accurate federal and state tax set up and filings, including W2 processing
• Processes off-cycle checks and termination pay
• Import journal entries to record payroll
• Reconcile and create necessary payroll adjustment entries
• Review payroll set up and processes to identify deficiencies within existing procedures and/or configuration. Search for automation opportunities to maximize operational efficiency
• As a Payroll Technician, you will manage incoming mail for payroll department

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Payroll Association certification preferred
• 6+ years of related professional experience required
• Experience with multi-state payroll for large number of employees strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to meet strict deadlines weekly.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust, rapport and credibility within the business
• Strong technical background with Dayforce system including functional knowledge, technical operations and system structuring is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.