Payroll Specialist with Security Clearance - Squires Group : Job Details

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 regulationsAccounts 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 4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and life. 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field. Check out our Referral Program!The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.