Kforce has a client in Columbia, MD that is seeking a Payroll Accountant. Responsibilities: * Weekly processing of payroll * Maintain employee payroll data including new hires, terminations, deductions, direct deposit, etc. * Assist with benefit vendor invoices including 401(k) * Post payroll entries to general ledger * Month-end closing duties and financial statement preparation for multiple companies * Create and review month-end journal entries * Prepare account analysis and sub-ledger reconciliations * Prepare expense analysis and monthly accruals * Prepare & submit daily, weekly, and monthly bank reports * Monitor, report and analyze monthly variances. * Support annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules * Seasonal and ad hoc reporting * Serve as a backup in certain accounting functions as needed, with exposure to A/R, A/P, inventory, payroll, fixed assets, and taxes