Payroll Manager

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee the accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing construction company located just outside Washington, D.C. This position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities, navigating multi-state requirements, ensuring employees are paid correctly, and experience posting payroll journal entries. The right candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and hands-on experience in processing weekly employee payroll for a construction company.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for employees from initial data review through final submission while maintaining accuracy and deadlines

• Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 101 to 500 employees and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Manage payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting regulations

• Experience in project accounting, reconciling journal entries, preparing payroll reports

• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and correct before each run

• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in an organized manner to support audits and internal controls

• Investigate employee payroll questions and provide clear follow-up on pay-related issues