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Payroll Specialist
Job Description
Our client, a well-established training and education organization based in the Anne Arundel County Maryland area, has a long-standing history—spanning over 125 years—of delivering high-quality apprenticeship and certification programs. Their offerings include a rigorous five-year apprenticeship track, advanced journeyman training, a comprehensive instructor development program, and various certification pathways. They are deeply committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals while prioritizing the health and safety of their workforce, partners, and surrounding communities.
This role includes a competitive benefits package: a robust pension plan, fully employer-paid health insurance (covering both employee and dependents), 401K, generous paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays), on-site parking, and life insurance. The position offers a 35-hour workweek in a supportive, family-oriented work environment.
Responsibilities
Payroll & Benefits
- Process biweekly payroll and maintain accurate records (including time off, timecards, audits)
- Manage payroll tax filings and compliance for multiple states
- Handle employee benefits administration: enrollments, changes, terminations, and invoice review
- Track and report on taxable fringe benefits, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and overtime
- Troubleshoot payroll and benefit issues and maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations
Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Process invoices, issue payments, and reconcile vendor accounts
- Monitor A/P and A/R transactions, track expenses, and prepare financial reports
- Reconcile financial statements monthly
- Process employee and contractor reimbursements in accordance with internal policies
- Respond to vendor inquiries and manage grant disbursement requests
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
4+ years of payroll experience, including 2+ years using ADP Workforce Now
2+ years of A/P and A/R experience using QuickBooks Enterprise
Strong administrative and recordkeeping experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); Adobe Professional a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
Excellent communication skills (phone, email, in-person, video)
Organized, deadline-driven, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Job Requirements
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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Lara Joy
Senior Resource Manager
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