Payroll Specialist

CareMetx, LLC

Payroll Specialist processing bi-weekly payroll for over 1,800 employees across multiple states. Managing complex payroll items while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,800+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery for each pay cycle
Manage payroll tax obligations including preparation and reconciliation of quarterly 941s, state tax filings, and year-end W-2/W-3 processing and distribution
Administer complex payroll items including garnishments, child support orders, wage levies, and benefit deductions (401k, HSA, FSA, health premiums)
Audit and reconcile large payroll runs prior to submission, identifying and resolving discrepancies, overpayments, and data integrity issues across a high-volume employee population
Respond to employee payroll questions and escalate complex issues as needed
Partner with Human Resources to ensure accurate employee data and seamless processes
Support payroll audits, including gathering and organizing required documentation
Identify and recommend process improvements to payroll procedures
Review and process employee travel and expense reimbursements, ensuring submissions adhere to company policy, supporting documentation requirements, and timely disbursement
Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment required
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience with payroll tax filings, garnishments, and year-end processing
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Excel and other technology tools skills
Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
Strong understanding of basic financial, statistical and accounting concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Able to work collaboratively with other functional departments and provide key strategic thinking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll tax filingsgarnishmentschild support orderswage leviesbenefit deductionsaudit and reconciliationemployee travel reimbursementsdata integrityfinancial concepts

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdiscretionmulti-taskingcollaborative skillsstrategic thinking

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business Administration