Payroll Specialist

American Psychological Association

Payroll Specialist ensuring accurate payroll processing and financial information at American Psychological Association. Collaborating with payroll team for 500+ employees bi-weekly payroll.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $62 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accurate processing and recording of the organizations payroll
Provide timely and accurate financial information
Participate in daily data entry payroll processing
Process and distribute the APA’s bi-weekly payroll for more than 500 employees
Ensure employee payroll records are updated and maintained
Provide information and assistance to all APA employees, 3rd party payroll vendor, and regulatory agencies concerning payroll
Prepare and process APA’s bi-weekly payroll
Review timesheets for compliance with APA’s policy and FLSA
Ensure accuracy of the bi-weekly payroll prior to processing
Prepare payroll journal entries and upload to accounting system
Reconcile all general ledger payroll accounts monthly
Maintain employee payroll & timesheet records
Manage employee PTO plan balances
Process all garnishment and other special payroll deductions
Communicate timely to all APA staff any important announcements concerning payroll
Ensure timely and accurate quarterly/annual federal and multi-state tax filings by vendor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in Business Administration, or Bachelors in another business discipline
6+ years of progressive experience in accounting office with 3-5 years directly working with an automated payroll system
Solid understanding of accounting and business knowledge
Effective communication and writing skills
Excellent problem solving/judgment skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
Preferred: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional certification) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
Experience with UltiPro preferred
Experience with accounting software (Business Central) useful
Knowledge of MS Office including Excel and Word

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
Family/Medical Leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingdata entrypayroll journal entriesgeneral ledger reconciliationtax filingsgarnishment processingtimesheet complianceattention to detailaccounting knowledgebusiness knowledge

Soft Skills

effective communicationwriting skillsproblem solvingjudgment skillsconfidentialitydiscretionorganizational skillstimelinessaccuracyemployee assistance

Certifications

CPPFPC