Summary:

We are looking for a strong Payroll Specialist with a Defense and/or Government background for an award winning, Tier 1 organization.

This role is on the Disbursement team, part of a 50 person Finance department, includes Payroll, Accounts Payable and Travel and supports employees, and vendors by efficiently processing payments timely and accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Processes weekly payroll activities for approximately 1,900 employees

• Partners with Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, and General Accounting to ensure a timely and accurate payroll submission

• Responding timely to internal and external customer inquiries sent to the payroll team related to Time and Labor, Verification of employment, W2 information, ADP, etc.

• Managing and Processing daily information in preparation for bi-weekly payroll processing

• Work with Third Party Payroll provider (ADP)

• Ad hoc reporting as needed (Time reporting, Benefits, State filings, etc)

• Support audit requests as needed (Internal/External)

• Support any required action related to local, state, and federal tax changes and IRS demands

• Responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll reconciliation.

• Support year-end W-2 review and processing

• Support the Accounts Payable, Travel or Payroll staff as needed.

• Assist Disbursement Manager with other ad hoc activities as assigned.

• Support internal initiatives as needed

• Attend/Participate in Internal/External meetings as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree or higher preferred

• Minimum of 3 years full-cycle payroll experience

• Government and/or Defense industry experience, or similar types of organizations required

• Applied systems exposure to and proficiency in: PeopleSoft, ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Skype for Business, WebEx and/or relatable systems

• The ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines

• Effectively communicate concerns and issues to internal and external customers

• Must be detail minded and organized, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Attention to detail oriented

• Exceptional customer service skills, and ability to work across the organization

• The successful candidate will thrive in a team-based environment and will share in the commitment of the organization’s goals

• Understanding of Security Clearances and Confidential information requirements

!!! Offers a big relocation package for candidates willing to relocate!!!
Remote/WFH flexibility BUT highly prefers someone who could relocate and work in a hybrid model (2-3 days onsite)