Payroll & Benefits Accounting - 26-00187

Datasoft Technologies, Inc.; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible telework options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Accounting professional for a 6-month contract position in a hybrid work environment. The role involves preparing payroll checks, ensuring accurate employee deductions, and supporting year-end reporting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree. Experience with Payroll Processing Systems and PeopleSoft HRMS is preferred. The firm values effective communication skills and supports internal and external audit processes.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Payroll and Benefits Accounting.
• 3 years of experience with Payroll Processing System.
• Three years of experience with working knowledge in Payroll and Benefits Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and disburse payroll checks and benefit payments.
• Ensure proper setup of employee deductions and garnishments.
• Support fiscal year-end reporting and audits.
• Forecast and budget payroll expenses.
• Support audits, enrollment; monitor monthly/quarterly reconciliations.
• Assist reporting for DOE/NNSA deliverables.

Skills

Experience with Payroll and Benefits Accounting

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

PeopleSoft HRMS

PeopleSoft HRMS

Job description

• Duration: 6 months Contract Position, with (1) 6-month option period.
• Location: Hybrid: Aiken, SC. (Option to telework 2 days per week. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense)
• Pay rate: Hourly
• Job ID: 1514
• Interview Process: MS Teams or Phone interview

Responsibilities

Payroll and Benefits Accounting personnel prepare, document, and disburse payroll checks, payroll taxes and benefit payments. They ensure proper setup of employee deductions, garnishments, and union dues. They support fiscal and calendar year-end closing processes. They analyze the payroll and benefit information and balance accounts to ensure accurate year-end reporting of W2s and 1099s. They evaluate current systems and recommend and develop operating efficiency improvements. They monitor and ensure proper documentation of employee benefit payments. They may prepare reports illustrating payroll expenditures, including such items as tax payments and benefit plan disbursements. They manage insurance policy applications and payments and work closely with the IRS and Department of Revenue to ensure the company is properly registered to pay taxes in a timely manner. They perform analysis to forecast and budget benefit and payroll expenses. They work with the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration for reporting on payroll and benefits contract deliverables. They support internal and external audit requests. They ensure the payroll and benefits accounts are monitored and reconciled on a monthly/quarterly basis. They support annual benefits open enrollment. They identify, analyze the cause, and implement controls to minimize and prevent wage and improper overpayments. They work with employees to administer employee benefit eligibility. They provide information to active and inactive employees related to benefits plans and different participant options. They perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field plus at least two years of experience (YOE) in a relevant role, OR Master’s degree in relevant field. Equivalents to experience and education requirements will be considered.

Experience/Skills

• Three years of experience with working knowledge and experience in Payroll and Benefits Accounting.

Additional Experience Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with other Payroll Processing System (Required)
• 5 years’ experience with PeopleSoft HRMS (Preferred)
• Additional Work Requirements
• o Ability to communicate and function effectively with colleagues

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Area Security Access: An active DOE clearance is not required.
• Area Security Access: Clearance not required. Uncleared.

About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include: