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Paymaster Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Communications Manager, Payments

Arlington, VA · On-site

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Amazon Payments is at the forefront of innovation-building products and experiences that power how hundreds of millions of customers pay across Amazon's ecosystem, from consumer checkout to business ...

Amazon Payments is at the forefront of innovation-building products and experiences that power how hundreds of millions of customers pay across Amazon's ecosystem, from consumer checkout to business ...

$34.01 - $52.51/hr

The RCO Manager of Cash Management -Payment Posting is responsible to oversee all facets of patient payments, daily deposits, ERA, and EFT maintenance. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely ...

Core Payments Technology Leader

Richmond, VA · On-site

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This highly visible executive role combines operational leadership of mission-critical payment infrastructure with responsibility for driving the long-term modernization of legacy payment ...

Director, Product Management, Payments

Mclean, VA · On-site

$235K - $246K/yr

Director, Product Management, Payments Product Management at Capital One is a booming, vibrant craft that requires reimagining the status quo, finding value creation opportunities, and driving ...

Coding Payment Resolution Spec

Richmond, VA · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Coding Payment Resolution Specialist Responsible for reviewing all post-billed denials (inclusive of coding-related denials) for coding accuracy and appealing them based upon coding expertise and ...

Join a dynamic US-based fintech startup specializing in cross-border blockchain payments as a Legal Counsel. You will play a crucial role in drafting contracts and monitoring regulatory changes ...

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How much do paymaster jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for paymaster in Virginia is $188,865.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,700.00 and $347,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paymaster?

To thrive as a Paymaster, you need strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of payroll regulations, often supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with payroll software (such as ADP or Paychex), timekeeping systems, and spreadsheet tools is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, discretion, and effective communication help build trust and ensure accuracy in sensitive payroll processes. These abilities are crucial to guarantee timely, compliant, and confidential payroll management for employees and organizations.

What is a paymaster?

A paymaster handles funds on behalf of a group of investors or government agency. They control when and how a person or entity receives money, usually through an escrow account. The job duties of a paymaster include keeping track of payments received and owed as well as organizing tax forms and transaction paperwork completed by lawyers. This position is typically held by a licensed attorney or accountant.

What is the difference between Paymaster vs Payroll Clerk?

AspectPaymasterPayroll Clerk
CredentialsMay require payroll or accounting certificationsTypically requires basic accounting or payroll training
Work EnvironmentHandles large-scale payroll processing, often in construction or industrial sectorsPerforms administrative payroll tasks in office settings
Employer & IndustryConstruction companies, government agencies, large organizationsSmall to medium businesses, HR departments
Job FocusProcessing payments, compliance, and payroll managementData entry, record keeping, and verifying employee hours

While both roles involve payroll functions, a Paymaster typically manages large-scale payroll processing and compliance, often in industrial or construction sectors, requiring specialized certifications. A Payroll Clerk handles administrative payroll tasks, focusing on data entry and record keeping within office environments. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and career goals.

What does a paymaster do?

A paymaster is a professional responsible for distributing payments, typically salaries or wages, to employees or contractors within an organization. They ensure that payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant laws and company policies. Paymasters may also handle tax withholdings, maintain payroll records, and address payment discrepancies. Their role is crucial in maintaining employee satisfaction and ensuring smooth financial operations.

What are the typical challenges a paymaster faces when managing payroll for a large organization?

A Paymaster in a large organization often manages complex payroll processes, including handling high volumes of employee data, navigating diverse pay structures, and ensuring compliance with tax and labor regulations. They may face challenges such as keeping up with frequent changes in tax laws, resolving discrepancies in employee pay, and coordinating with multiple departments to gather accurate timesheet and benefits information. Effective communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with payroll software are essential skills for overcoming these challenges and maintaining smooth payroll operations.
Infographic showing various Paymaster job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, and 51% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $188,865 per year, or $90.8 per hour.

Manager, Product Manager - Enterprise Payments - Scheduled Payments

Capital One

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

91st of 171 rated banks


Job description

Manager, Product Manager - Enterprise Payments - Scheduled Payments

Product Management at Capital One is a booming, vibrant craft that requires reimagining the status quo, finding value creation opportunities, and driving innovative and sustainable customer experiences through technology. We believe our portfolio of businesses and investments in growth and transformation will result in a company with the scale, brand, capabilities, talent, and values to succeed as the digital revolution transforms our society and our industry.

About the Team

Capital One's Enterprise Payments team is defining the roadmap that will enable the bank's overall digital payments strategy, modernizing existing payment types and introducing the latest innovations. In an industry rooted in mainframe systems and batch processes, we are driving toward a cloud-based, API/microservice architected, real-time data environment. The world is moving toward faster payments and Capital One is not just ahead of the curve, but defining it. We are a tech-centric company and an innovation laboratory within the only founder-led, top 10 bank in the U.S.

The Product Manager for the Enterprise Payments team plays a critical role in achieving our goals. This is a highly collaborative role, where the individual will work closely with a team of product managers as well partnering with designers, engineers, data scientists, operations, and business partners to transform the experience for all of our customers. Through this collaboration, the individual will shape the product strategy and then develop, launch, and enhance payments experiences that will meet the unique needs of our customers, ranging from consumer to small business to commercial personas across both lending and deposit products.

As a Manager on the Enterprise Payment Platforms Product team, you will own the Scheduler Platform - Capital One's core data store for all scheduled transaction generation, storage, and execution across millions of bank customers. This is a high-leverage infrastructure product that sits at the center of Capital One's most critical payment initiatives supporting Retail, Small Business, and Commercial Bank. You will lead product strategy and delivery for a platform that handles complex scheduling logic across multiple payment rails - including Internal Transfers, ACH, RTP, Zelle, Wire, and Check - while simultaneously expanding into next-generation capabilities like Predictive Scheduling and real-time payment enablement.

This role is for someone who is comfortable defining product direction in ambiguous, high-stakes environments, translating enterprise-scale technical architecture into clear business outcomes, and driving alignment across partners who have competing priorities and tight delivery windows.

Capital One Product Framework

In this role, you'll be expected to demonstrate proficiency in five key areas which we consider to be the foundation for successful Product Management:

  • Human Centered - Obsesses about internal and external customer needs to reimagine and innovate product solutions
  • Business Focused - Delivers game-changing outcomes by focusing on leverage and execution excellence
  • Technology Driven - Leverages technology to deliver innovative and resilient solutions that enable both near term and long term value
  • Integrated Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves complex problems to deliver outcomes while mitigating product risks
  • Transformational Leadership - Leads cross functional teams to solve customer problems and drive organizational alignment

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
    • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field), Business or Marketing

OR

  • Bachelor's degree in any field and at least 3 years of Product Management experience


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience translating business strategy and analysis into consumer facing digital products

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Manager, Product Management


New York, NY: $179,700 - $205,100 for Manager, Product Management


Philadelphia, PA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Product Management


Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Product Management


Wilmington, DE: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Product Management







Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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