Payroll Accountant – Government Contracting

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage labor corrections and payroll processing for government contracting programs in Virginia.

The role requires costpoint proficiency, detailed accuracy, and knowledge of payroll systems. The successful candidate will join the Accounting and Finance team, supporting audits of deductions, GL reconciliations, and year-end tasks such as W-2 processing and new hire orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years payroll experience in Government contracting environment.
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational, analytical thinking and computer skills (Excel).
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts and ability to create journal entries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process labor corrections in Costpoint and reconcile labor each payroll cycle.
• Conduct monthly audits of benefit deductions.
• Process quarterly disability benefits.
• Monitor and maintain timesheet floor checks.
• Prepare affiliated GL account reconciliations.
• Back up semi-monthly labor, leave and payroll processing.
• Assist with W-2 year-end function and new hire employee orientation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business or Accounting)

Tools

Costpoint

Employee Central Payroll

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage labor corrections and payroll processing for government contracting programs in Virginia.

The role requires costpoint proficiency, detailed accuracy, and knowledge of payroll systems. The successful candidate will join the Accounting and Finance team, supporting audits of deductions, GL reconciliations, and year-end tasks such as W-2 processing and new hire orientation.