Payroll Specialist

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

Apex Companies - Rockville, MD

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Rockville, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist position at Apex Companies involves managing payroll operations, ensuring accuracy in payroll processing, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. This role is remote and offers competitive pay, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a dynamic and supportive company culture.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify weekly timesheets and source documents to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain payroll operations by following established policies and procedures, reporting necessary adjustments.
• Safeguard confidential payroll information to build trust with employees.
• Process payroll changes and assist with unemployment requests.
• Develop and manage comprehensive payroll records.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve results on related tasks.
• Provide support by maintaining high-level standard payroll procedures.
• Stay compliant with federal and state payroll regulations.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3 to 6 years of corporate payroll experience.
• Expertise in timesheet review, payroll preparation, and processing.
• Experience handling direct deposits and other payroll changes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint and UKG Ready (formerly known as Kronos) is highly desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint and UKG Ready (formerly known as Kronos).

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement