Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Job overview

The Payroll and Accounting Specialist role is onsite in Bethesda, MD. Compensation is $75,000–$90,000 per year. The position supports mPower’s payroll operations and accounting activities across the organization, working with HR, Contracts, program management, and accounting teams. The specialist manages accurate, timely payroll and supports accounting, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial administration. The role helps maintain reliable labor-cost allocations, records, controls, and compliance across contracts and departments.

What you'll do

• Process biweekly payroll across contracts and departments
• review and reconcile timesheets, labor charges, leave, overtime, and adjustments
• verify employee transactions
• research payroll discrepancies
• allocate labor costs to contracts, projects, and indirect codes
• coordinate payroll changes with HR
• maintain records and documentation
• support audits and year-end reporting
• maintain procedures and controls
• support monthly close, accounts receivable and invoice preparation, accounts payable, expense reports, travel reimbursements, and credit card reconciliations
• maintain financial records
• support reporting and audits
• improve payroll and accounting processes
• protect confidential information
• coordinate across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll and accounting specialist

bethesda md

mpower

onsite

$75k–$90k/year

payroll processing

biweekly payroll

timesheet reconciliation

labor cost allocation

accounts receivable

accounts payable

government contracting

dcaa timekeeping

financial controls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Federal government contracting payroll and accounting experience is highly desirable; familiarity with DCAA timekeeping and systems such as Deltek Costpoint or Unanet is preferred.

About the employer

mPower, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Accounting Services. Sector: 54.