Payroll Accountant 

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll for multi-state exempt and non-exempt employees following company guidelines and procedures

Reconcile payroll transactions, including wages, taxes, and deductions

Process timely and accurate entry of payroll data

Prepare reports and analyze as required

Support the Corporate Controller in month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations

Coordinate with HR to validate employee data, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes

Track paid time off and other benefits

Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements

Assist with external audits by providing payroll documentation and responding to audit inquiries

Complete year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 review and distribution

Identify process improvements to enhance overall accounting divisional performance and efficiency

Qualification

Multi-state payroll processing ERP system experience FederalState tax regulationsExcel skillsAccounting degreeProcess improvement mindsetExperience in Aerospace & DefenseDeltek Costpoint

Required

Due to security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time

5 or more years of payroll and/or other related accounting experience

Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll in-house through an ERP system, without the use of a third-party payroll processor (e.g., ADP, Paychex)

Intermediate-level Excel skills

Knowledge of Federal and State payroll tax regulations

High degree of integrity to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality

Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization effectively

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred

Experience supporting government contracts in the Aerospace & Defense sector

Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint - Time & Expense

Possesses a process improvement/automation mindset