Contract Payroll Specialist | Remote in EST or CST Why this company? · Aston Carter is hiring for a contract, remote payroll specialist with a company based in Maryland! Details: · Location: Remote in CST or EST · 100% Remote · Monday-Friday · 8am-5pm EST · 4-month contract Necessary Skills · 3+ years of Workday Experience with full cycle Payroll. · 7 + years of overall payroll experience. · Multi-State Payroll experience with high volume (1000+ employees). · General Accounting Experience . A day in the role… · Assist with leading day to day functions for semi-monthly payroll processing with the U.S. Payroll team, as well as off-cycle payrolls for bonuses, stock and other payroll payments as needed, ensure timeliness and accuracy, reconcile deductions, withholdings, and cash funding. · Support the administration of the Time and Labor system, including completion and accuracy of timesheets. · Handle state and local registrations, tax setup, quarterly/annually tax filing requirements and reconciliations (ADP), address tax notices to resolution. · Help to identify opportunities and execute development of work instructions for cross training purposes. · Employ and share your understanding of payroll accounting, support. · General Ledger mapping for payroll related transactions and postings; prepare or review related journal entries for booking in the General Ledger, as well as related balance sheet account reconciliations. · Collaborate closely with Finance. Legal and Human Resources including Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS teams. · Assist with various audit activities related to payroll information. · Support W-2 statement processes, corrections, and other required annual reporting. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $48.00 • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.