Payroll Clerk

Koniag Government Services; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This hybrid role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive employee information.

The Payroll Clerk will process payroll across 18 entities, collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Accounting, and may need to obtain a security clearance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–5 years in payroll processing/administration or related role.
• Experience with government contracting timekeeping software (Dayforce, Jamis, Deltek, Workday) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and verify timekeeping information.
• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll runs.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records per policy and regulations.
• Support audits and prepare payroll-related reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Time management

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Payroll concepts

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Jamis Timekeeping

Deltek

Workday

Job description

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team supporting critical business operations in Chantilly, VA. This position is Hybrid – one day a week in the Chantilly, VA office. The ideal candidate is a dependable and organized professional who is passionate about accuracy and committed to maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information. This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance to support KGS and our government customers.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The Payroll Clerk will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across 18 legal entities. This individual will work closely with the Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Principal Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Collect, review, and verify timekeeping information using Jamis Timekeeping system.
• Review employee payroll information for accuracy.
• Assist in processing bi-weekly payroll runs as well as off-cycle payroll runs, in accordance with established deadlines utilizing Dayfore HCM.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and payroll discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in reconciling payroll reports and resolving discrepancies between payroll and other financial systems.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records in compliance with company policy and federal/state regulations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and reports as requested.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll-related reports for management and accounting teams.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records in compliance with company policy and federal/state regulations.
• Perform other clerical and administrative duties as assigned to support the payroll function.

Required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4-5 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration or related administrative role.
• Experience with HCM software systems and Government Contracting Timekeeping software systems (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, Jamis, Deltek, or similar platforms).

Desired

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience processing payroll in a government contracting environment.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• A basic understanding of payroll principles, tax withholding, and wage and hour laws.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required by contract.

Desired Skills And Competencies

• Familiarity with Jamis Timekeeping System and Dayforce HCM software system or similar government contracting payroll/accounting systems.
• Experience supporting payroll functions within a federal government contracting environment.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long‑term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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