We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll and related financial operations for a government organization. This contract position with potential for long-term placement is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The role also partners with accounting functions to assist with reconciliations, reporting, and employee payroll support.

Responsibilities:

Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population, ensuring earnings, deductions, and adjustments are entered correctly. Maintain payroll files and supporting documentation in a well-organized manner to promote accuracy, confidentiality, and audit readiness. Reconcile payroll-related accounts and investigate discrepancies between payroll records, benefit deductions, and general ledger data. Prepare payroll tax filings and related reporting while helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and time-related issues in a timely and thorough manner. Support accounting and finance activities by providing payroll data, reports, and documentation needed for month-end and other financial processes. Assist with audits by gathering requested payroll records, validating information, and explaining payroll transactions when needed. Coordinate benefit and other payroll deductions to confirm they are applied accurately and reflected properly in payroll records. Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field. At least 3 years of experience processing payroll in a detail-focused environment. Working knowledge of payroll tax requirements and core accounting principles. Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience handling full-cycle payroll with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Familiarity with multi-state payroll processes is preferred. Experience with ADP Workforce Now is beneficial. Exposure to Munis software is preferred. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .