Payroll Jobs in District of Columbia

A Payroll professional in the accounting industry manages the process of paying an organization's employees. They ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry and processing for the company's payroll. This includes ensuring that all calculations are accurate, that all necessary deductions have been made, and that employees are paid on time. Payroll professionals also ensure that the organization is in compliance with all tax laws, labor laws, and any other applicable regulations.

Important skills for a Payroll professional include attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of tax and labor laws. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Payroll professionals may also need certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) which are offered by the American Payroll Association. Before becoming a payroll professional, a person might have roles such as a Payroll Clerk, Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant which would give them the necessary skills and experience.

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Payroll Administrator

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Essential Job Responsibilities Execute daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll processes, including payroll processing, filing, and ACH file transmissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance...

Administrative Assistant, Payroll (onsite)

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary - Payroll Projects Coordinator / Payroll Distribution and Administrative Specialist Overview As a Payroll Distribution and Administrative Specialist at World Payroll HR, you will play a...

Senior Payroll Specialist, Workday

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while delivering excellent customer service....

Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

those requiring payment of incentive payments through accounts payable Processes daily and periodic payroll processing Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?...

Payroll Specialist (contract)

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding payroll and taxes. Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly....

Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Compensation Analyst District of Columbia, DC Type: Direct-Hire Category: Human Resources Salary: 121,000.00 Reference ID: 10038757 Shortcut: z275ms Job Title: Compensation Analyst Location:...

Payroll Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Receives codes and enters data for all invoices and vouchers received Processes daily and periodic payroll processing tasks through ADP Workforce No Reviews, updates status, and...

Manager, Payroll

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions....

Facilities HR/Payroll Coordinator (Hybrid) - Facilities Planning and Management

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

and verifying compliance with the union contract on all payroll issue....

Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while delivering excellent customer service....

Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 days ago

Confluent Senior Compensation Analyst in Washington , District Of Columbia With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern...

Remote Work

Payroll Manager - Hotel Washington

  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 21 days ago

processing High proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Union payroll experience a must KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of payroll practices and procedures...

Managed Services Human Capital Payroll - Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago

cross-border payroll process; Managing a team of payroll professionals in different regions, establishing high performance and collaboration; Exceling in a virtual/global team, working virtually and...

Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

Provides backup for Payroll Operations Manager, running key payroll processes such as on-cycle payroll complete and off-cycle check processing....

Payroll Coordinator/Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 29 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 29 days ago

JOB TITLE: Payroll Coordinator/Specialist FLSA : Exempt REPORTS TO: Payroll Manager INTRODUCTION Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Coordinator/Specialist is responsible for carrying...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Payroll
Please note that this course is based on South African taxHave very little knowledge on how to even beginThis course is designed for accountants, bookkeepers, business owners, admin staff, HR...
Payroll Calculations
****Please note that this course is based on South African Tax****Much of the payroll process begins with calculating gross salary - whether hourly, weekly, fortnightly or monthly - and then...
Payroll Management
This Payroll course is all about payroll management, how to calculate the payroll and general overall understanding about what payroll is and the legal requirements in place, the forms, the...

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Payrolls in District of Columbia
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%


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