Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Title:

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Job Description

As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payroll for companies and providing backup support to the team. You will handle various payroll functions including registering new tax accounts, reconciling payroll reports, and processing Certified Payroll Reports. You will also research and resolve tax notices, set up and audit wage attachments, and provide information to Finance for audit purposes.

This role requires working with confidential data, and may involve working more than 40 hours per week based on company needs.

Responsibilities

+ Process payroll for companies and provide backup support to the team.

+ Post Wenn Soft Payroll Posting daily.

+ Register for new tax accounts.

+ Reconcile quarter-end and year-end payroll reports.

+ Process Certified Payroll Reports weekly.

+ Research and resolve tax notices.

+ Set up and audit wage attachments.

+ Provide information to Finance for audit purposes.

+ Handle confidential data with care.

+ Provide backup to the Director of Payroll.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe.

+ Good understanding of payroll calculations and regulations.

+ Ability to learn and master company ERP system.

+ Knowledge of Employee/Employer Federal, State, and Local taxes.

+ Attention to detail.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

+ FPC or CPP certification preferred.

+ Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll for a large multi-state company.

+ Dayforce experience preferred.

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Experience with Certified Payroll Reporting.

Work Environment

This is an exempt position that may require working more than 40 hours per week based on company needs. The role involves working with confidential data and requires the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks Glencoe, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sparks Glencoe,MD.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.