Payroll Clerk

Koniag Government Services; Chantilly (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag Government Services is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This hybrid role requires one day per week in the Chantilly office and may involve obtaining a security clearance for government work.

The position supports payroll processing across 18 entities, collaborating with Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capable of working independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, tax withholding, wage and hour laws.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and verify timekeeping information using Jamis Timekeeping.
• Review payroll information for accuracy across entities.
• Assist in processing bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll using Dayforce HCM.
• Respond to employee pay questions with professionalism.
• Assist in reconciling payroll reports and discrepancies with finance systems.
• Maintain accurate payroll records per policy and regulations.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and accounting.
• Perform other clerical duties to support payroll.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Time management

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Payroll principles

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Jamis Timekeeping

Dayforce HCM

Workday

Deltek

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.

Education and Experience

Required:

• 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.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at [e-mail] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

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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