PAYROLL & AP SPECIALIST

Location: Washington, DC Area (Relocating to Capitol Heights, MD later this year)
Compensation: $65K (Direct Hire) or $25–$32/hr (Contract-to-Hire)
Schedule: Onsite

OVERVIEW:

A growing, private equity-backed company in the architectural manufacturing industry is seeking a Payroll & AP Specialist to manage payroll and accounts payable operations in a hands-on, detail-oriented environment. This is an opportunity to join a stable, well-established organization that’s actively investing in new systems, leadership, and long-term expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 125 employees (hourly and salaried)
• Manage time cards and time entry across departments
• Handle full-cycle accounts payable
• Review and enter purchase orders, process invoices, and coordinate with purchasing
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance in a largely manual environment
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of upgraded financial systems (e.g., Intacct, NetSuite)
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline and improve existing processes

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of payroll and AP experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a manual, paper-based environment
• Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, or government contracting preferred
• Experience with more than just QuickBooks; knowledge of Starbuilder is a plus

Why Apply:

• Private equity-backed with significant growth trajectory
• New leadership team and strong investment in systems and infrastructure
• New state-of-the-art facility opening later this year
• Opportunity to join a collaborative finance team and have immediate impact
• Long-term opportunity for stability and growth

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 125 employees (hourly and salaried)
• Manage time cards and time entry across departments
• Handle full-cycle accounts payable
• Review and enter purchase orders, process invoices, and coordinate with purchasing
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance in a largely manual environment
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of upgraded financial systems (e.g., Intacct, NetSuite)
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline and improve existing processe