Senior Payroll Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Payroll Specialist role is onsite in Chantilly, VA. Compensation is $42–$45 per hour, with a Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Addison Group is seeking the specialist for a growing accounting and payroll team supporting organizational expansion. The specialist manages full-cycle payroll operations, maintaining accurate and compliant processing while providing internal customer service. The role coordinates payroll records and systems with HR and other departments and supports reporting, audits, and process improvements.

What you'll do

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls
• administer timesheet imports, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and employee records
• review reports and make adjustments
• maintain payroll general ledger accounts, journal entries, and reconciliations
• support tax reporting, compliance, and audits
• reconcile 401(k) contributions
• administer payroll and time systems
• respond to employee inquiries
• prepare reports and Excel analysis
• coordinate with HR and other departments
• maintain confidential documentation
• support process improvements and related projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior payroll specialist

chantilly va

addison group

$42–$45 per hour

onsite

monday–friday

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

full-cycle payroll

deltek costpoint

payroll compliance

excel

401(k) reconciliation

temp-to-permanent

medical and dental

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Why this role

Temp-to-permanent assignment; requires five or more years of full-cycle payroll and Deltek Costpoint experience.

About the employer

Addison Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.