Payroll Manager

Title: Payroll ManagerLocation: Reston VA - on siteCompensation: $130-150K (depending on experience)Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision & 401K.

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Addison Group is seeking a Payroll Manager with union payroll experience for an opportunity with one of our clients. This role combines payroll operations with accounting responsibilities, including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and union reporting.ResponsibilitiesProcess and review payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring accurate wages, deductions, and benefits.Interpret collective bargaining agreements to apply union pay rates, overtime provisions, dues, and fringe benefit contributions.Prepare and reconcile union benefit reports, dues, and remittances.Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.Support month-end and year-end close, including payroll accruals and variance analysis.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR, Accounting, and Operations.Support payroll audits and maintain accurate supporting documentation.Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.Qualifications5+ years of payroll experience, including payroll accounting responsibilities.Hands-on union payroll experience required, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements and administering union deductions and benefits.Strong understanding of payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger accounting.Proficiency in Excel and experience with payroll or ERP systems.Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines and confidential information.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. xzbcwsv CPP certification and multistate payroll experience are a plus.