Payroll Manager 16812920

Cherry Bekaert • Alexandria, VA

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state, domestic payroll. This role will partner closely with Accounting to support reporting, compliance, and audit needs in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Associate’s + equivalent experience considered); Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly desired.
• 5+ years of payroll processing/oversight experience with exposure to accounting (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
• Hands-on experience processing labor in Costpoint (including People-related modules).
• Experience processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize to meet deadlines; effective written/verbal communication skills.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of bi-weekly payroll and labor processing, including timekeeping, maintenance, and period-end duties (month/quarter/year-end).
• Audit payroll data for accuracy, research discrepancies, and resolve payroll/benefit documentation issues (deductions, status changes, LOA, terminations, etc.).
• Analyze payroll reports and prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Serve as the system administrator and primary point of contact for electronic timesheet and payroll systems; provide guidance on timesheet policy to employees/managers.
• Maintain payroll and accounting workpapers; support labor/payroll audit responses and required reporting (including labor statistics and COBRA payments).
• Respond to and resolve payroll inquiries related to direct deposits and paychecks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree