Payroll Analyst

Company: Beacon Hill
Location: Washington
Posted on: July 7, 2025

Job Description:

Payroll Analyst - Washington, DC Beacon Hill Financial is partnering with a reputable organization in Washington, DC to hire a Payroll Analyst to join their team. This position will play a key role in processing payroll, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting payroll reporting and audits. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role with regular in-office work required. Key Responsibilities: Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. Review timesheets, verify hours worked, and reconcile payroll discrepancies prior to processing. Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, tax information, and direct deposit details. Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and support year-end reporting. Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies in a timely and professional manner. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions, new hire onboarding, and termination processes. Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits. Participate in system updates, process improvements, and ensure payroll processes are efficient and up to date with current regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred. 2-4 years of payroll processing experience. Working knowledge of payroll systems (ADP, Paycom, Workday, or similar). Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Proficiency in Excel; ability to analyze and reconcile payroll data. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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