Payroll Specialist

Appian Corporation • McLean, VA

52d

About The Position

Appian is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their People Operations & Payroll Team to support the company's growth. This role will primarily focus on US Payroll operations with opportunities to assist with international processes. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on US payroll processing experience with demonstrated expertise in multi-state payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of FLSA and labor regulations, including overtime calculations, exemption classifications, and wage and hour compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax withholding laws and regulations, with the ability to apply them accurately in payroll processing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to perform data reconciliations and audits with a high degree of accuracy and analytical rigor.

Nice To Haves

• Workday payroll experience or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master enterprise payroll systems.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credential.
• Experience supporting international payroll processes or working with global payroll platforms such as CloudPay.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain all aspects of the payroll function that includes semi monthly processing of our hourly and salaried US payrolls using Workday with greater opportunities to support our international payroll processes using CloudPay.
• Perform cyclical audits and reconciliations of the payroll processes.
• Perform tasks in compliance with established procedures and controls, and adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collect, review, distribute and action any relevant payroll mail.
• Assist in maintaining our state, local and unemployment tax jurisdictions.
• Provide support for payroll implementations and integrations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to internal and external partners.

Benefits

• health coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
• life and disability insurance
• an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• a retirement/pension plan
• wellness dollars
• tuition reimbursement
• family-forming benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level