Fully execute bi-monthly payroll processing in partnership with our external payroll vendor.
Prepare, validate, and enter all payroll changes, deductions, adjustments and supplemental pay.
Ensure accuracy of new hire, termination, and employee data updates.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve complex issues promptly.
Maintain compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and wage and hour laws.
Document payroll and labor processes; identify and implement improvements.
Fully own Deltek Vantagepoint timesheet administration, including compliance monitoring, approvals, correction workflows, and reminders.
Calculate and report employee and team utilization, billability, and capacity metrics in partnership with Operations.
Maintain and update all employee master data within multiple systems.
Perform audits and reconciliations of data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Maintain the relationship and work with external registered agent to ensure proper state registrations.
Ensure timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes and related remittances.
Prepare monthly payroll reports and collaborate with the Finance team for month-end and year-end close.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience, is required.
Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity., ADP, or similar platforms.
Experience with large ERP/CRM systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint.
Accounting experience with reconciliations and journal entries required.
Experience working collaboratively with Human Resources on payroll and benefits.
Experience in a professional services firm working on government contracts preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll changesdeductionsadjustmentsemployee data updatesauditsreconciliationsjournal entriesutilization metricscapacity metrics

Soft Skills

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