Appian Corporation

Payroll Specialist

Appian Corporation · McLean, Virginia

Posted 21 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 days
Appian Corporation 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Appian Corporation 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Appian Corporation
high
112 stale, 8 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
257 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Appian Corporation 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Appian Corporation .

About this role

As a Payroll Specialist at Appian, you will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of semi-monthly US payroll processing, ensuring compliance with various regulations. Your role will involve maintaining payroll functions, performing audits and reconciliations, and providing exceptional customer service to internal and external partners. There are also opportunities to support international payroll processes as the company grows.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 1 to 3 years of hands-on US payroll processing experience with demonstrated expertise in multi-state payroll operations
  • Working knowledge of FLSA and labor regulations, including overtime calculations, exemption classifications, and wage and hour compliance
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax withholding laws and regulations
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to perform data reconciliations and audits with a high degree of accuracy and analytical rigor

Nice to have

  • Workday payroll experience or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master enterprise payroll systems
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credential
  • Experience supporting international payroll processes or working with global payroll platforms such as CloudPay

What you get

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, only a range of $60,000 - $110,000 USD
  • Role involves both US and potential international payroll processing, which may require adaptability
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone

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