Payroll & Benefits Accounting Specialist

HukariAscendent; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering and technical support firm is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Accounting Specialist in Aiken, SC. This full-time role includes preparing payroll checks, administering garnishments and deductions, and ensuring compliance in payroll processes. The ideal candidate should have relevant educational qualifications and extensive experience with Payroll Processing Systems and PeopleSoft HRMS. Offering a hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is pivotal in supporting our Department of Energy client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years or Master's degree in relevant field.
• 3 years experience with Payroll and Benefits Accounting.
• 5 years experience with Payroll Processing Systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, document, and disburse payroll checks and benefits payments.
• Administer garnishments and deductions.
• Ensure compliance and document payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

PeopleSoft HRMS

Payroll Processing System

Job description

Overview

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Accounting Specialist

Duration: Full time. 6 months, with (1) 6-month option period.

Schedule: HYBRID. 2 days per week telework. Mon–Thurs, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4/10s schedule).

Short Summary

We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Accounting Specialist to support our Department of Energy (DOE) Client in Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

This role prepares, documents, and disburses payroll checks, payroll taxes, and benefit payments. Responsibilities include payroll processing, garnishments and deductions administration, time and labor review, compliance and documentation, reporting and reconciliation, and customer support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Three (3) years of experience with working knowledge and experience in Payroll and Benefits Accounting.
• Five (5) years of experience with a Payroll Processing System.
• Five (5) years of experience with PeopleSoft HRMS.
• Ability to communicate and function effectively with colleagues.

Benefits

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

How to apply

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

EEO Statement

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.