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Creative Financial Staffing
Senior Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$52,858 / year median in Virginia
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Payroll Specialist McLean, VA $80,000 — $83,000 Posted 3 weeks ago West McLean, VA 22102,
USA Senior Payroll Specialist Salary:
$80,000 - $83,000Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Join a globally recognized organization supporting payroll operations for more than 1,100 U.S. employees.
- Gain hands-on experience during a high-visibility SAP SuccessFactors implementation and system transformation.
- Make an immediate impact in a critical role supporting payroll continuity and compliance.
- Work closely with payroll and accounting leadership, expanding your exposure beyond standard payroll processing.
- Hybrid schedule offering flexibility with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in McLean, VA.
- Opportunity for contract extension through year-end based on project needs.
- Collaborate on User Acceptance Testing (UAT), workshops, and go-live activities for a major HRIS implementation.
- Leverage your payroll accounting expertise and SOX compliance knowledge in a complex environment.
- Join a team where your experience and ability to quickly ramp up will be highly valued.
Senior Payroll Specialist:
- Process and support bi-weekly payroll cycles for approximately 1,100 U.S. employees.
- Maintain payroll operations and ensure payroll continuity during system implementation activities.
- Execute and monitor SOX controls related to payroll processes.
- Participate in SAP SuccessFactors workshops, UAT testing, and go-live readiness activities.
- Collaborate with the accounting team on payroll accounting and balance sheet-related matters.
- Complete ad hoc tasks & projects as requested Qualifications for the
Senior Payroll Specialist:
- 5+ years of payroll experience.
- Strong expertise with ADP Vantage (ADP Workforce Now experience also considered).
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and payroll controls.
- Experience with payroll accounting and accounting team collaboration.