We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll and accounts payable operations for a growing organization in Fulton, Maryland. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee compensation, coordinating timely vendor payments, and keeping financial records organized and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple accounting tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Administer semi-monthly payroll from start to finish, ensuring employee pay is processed accurately and on schedule.
- Review payroll activity for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and address any issues that arise.
- Maintain complete payroll documentation, prepare related reports, and respond to employee questions with professionalism and urgency.
- Examine invoices for accuracy, secure appropriate approvals, and coordinate prompt payment to vendors.
- Keep vendor profiles up to date and monitor disbursements to support accurate and timely accounts payable activity.
- Reconcile payable balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure accounting records remain current and correct.
- Contribute to month-end close activities by supporting account analysis, reporting preparation, and related accounting tasks.
- Assist with journal entries, ledger reconciliations, audit support, and the organization of financial documentation.