Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location (city, state): Rockville, MD

Industry: Construction

Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits offered through the client company
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

About Our Client:

Addison Group is working with a reputable and growing construction company seeking to add a Payroll Specialist to their team. This is a direct hire role with excellent opportunities for advancement.

Job Description:

The Payroll Specialist will oversee in-house payroll processing for both office and field staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role will also support certified payroll requirements and assist with payroll-related tax filings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly in-house payroll for all employees
• Review, validate, and update timesheets and payroll data
• Handle certified payroll reporting and job cost allocations
• Upload payroll data to banking systems for direct deposits
• Maintain records for garnishments, deductions, and tax payments
• Prepare and file federal and state payroll tax returns
• Manage benefits, union dues, and other reconciliations
• Support certified payroll compliance platforms (e.g., LCP Tracker, DLLR)
• Maintain organized payroll records and reports

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including construction payroll
• Certified payroll knowledge strongly preferred
• Familiarity with job costing
• Sage 300 or similar payroll software experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
• Interest in growing into a Payroll Manager role over time

Additional Details:

• Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Reports to: Accounting Supervisor
• Direct hire, full-time

Perks:

• Visible role with room for advancement
• Collaborative accounting and finance team
• Established company with long-term stability

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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