Senior Payroll Accountant

Edge Staffing Partners • Herndon, Virginia • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026

The Senior Payroll Accountant will process payroll for 200+ employees and report into the Payroll Manager. 

· Administer end-to-end payroll processing for multi-entity and multi-state organizations across semi-monthly and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable payroll regulations.

· Prepare payroll reports and payroll-related general ledger journal entries for submission of Accounting to support accurate financial reporting and payroll expense allocations.

· Monthly review, reconciliation and authorization of payroll invoices including health benefits, 401(k) invoices and various other fringe benefit invoices.

· Ensure the processing of all employee actions, including new hires, promotions, and terminations is accurate and timely.

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

· Process regular files feeds with supporting vendors.

· Ensure business is up to date on all employee state tax regulations, filings and other federal, state or local compliance related reports as needed.

· Coordinate payroll processing activities with HR, and other department managers.

· Perform additional payroll accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and administrative duties as assigned.

· Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information with company data security standards.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting or related field

· 8+ years' direct hands-on experience using ADP, UKG or other enterprise payroll system

· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

· Highest level of confidentiality and discretion

· Strong communication skills and customer service mindset

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Must be a US Citizen

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