Payroll Specialist

FSA; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FSA is seeking a Payroll Analyst in its Program Management Office to manage bi-weekly payroll for about 1,500 staff. You will respond to questions, ensure timesheet accuracy, and perform data imports and reconciliations across ADP and Costpoint systems.

The role requires 2–5 years in payroll processing, familiarity with ADP Vantage, CostPoint, Deltek Time & Expense, and strong MS Office skills, with attention to detail and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or payroll certification with relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Government contracting experience a plus.
• Experience with ADP Vantage, CostPoint, and Deltek Time & Expense preferred; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile/process bi-weekly payroll for ~1,500 employees.
• Respond to payroll and timekeeping questions from field staff.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and compliance with policies and wage-hour rules.
• Review timesheet reports before pay period closure and post ADP processing.
• Import data from Deltek Costpoint into ADP Vantage.
• Reconcile ADP and Costpoint data.
• Execute monthly payroll ledger reconciliations for compliance.
• Maintain files for new hires, terminations, tax setup, and banking in ADP.
• Address payroll questions from employees and superiors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Research and analysis

Education

Associate degree or payroll certification

Tools

ADP Vantage

Costpoint

Time & Expense

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

FSA, a rapidly growing professional services company delivering highly qualified personnel in support of the government's mission, has an immediate vacancy for a Payroll Analyst in its Program Management Office.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for compiling/processing bi-weekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees.
• Respond to field supervisor and employee questions regarding payroll and timekeeping issues.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and compliance with written policies and procedures, as well as defined Federal and State wage and hour rules and regulations.
• Review timesheet reports for accuracy prior to pay period closure and post ADP processing.
• Import data from Deltek Costpoint timesheet system into ADP Vantage payroll system.
• Reconcile ADP and Costpoint data.
• Execute monthly reconciliations of payroll ledger accounts for compliance.
• Perform file maintenance for new hires, terminations, tax setup, and banking information in ADP.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors.
• All other duties as assigned and required.

A Payroll Analyst Must Meet The Following Qualifications

• Associates degree in relevant field; or Payroll Certification and 1 additional year of (related) full-time work experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 2 additional years of (related) full-time work experience.

A Payroll Analyst Must Have The Following Skills

• Two to five years' experience in payroll processing.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within payroll.
• Government Contracting experience a plus.
• Familiarity with ADP Vantage payroll system, CostPoint, Deltek Time & Expense applications strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Knowledge of payroll, garnishments, and benefits distribution.
• Multitasking abilities.
• Good research and analysis skills.

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA’s employment practices are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.