Payroll Manager

Amentum; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate compensation and timely regulatory reporting. This role ensures systems align with compliance standards and business needs.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 4+ years with payroll software (ADP, Costpoint, Deltek) and 3+ years in management, plus knowledge of FAR/GAAP and CBAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; related experience may substitute.
• Four years with computerized payroll software (ADP, Costpoint, Deltek) and at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Direct experience with Deltek Costpoint and Government Accounting/Payroll processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Union and SCA payrolls, including Wage Determination tables.
• Strong understanding of FAR and GAAP; proficient with spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll department operations to ensure accurate, timely employee compensation.
• Review personnel records to verify pay rates, classifications, and status changes.
• Assign duties, monitor work for accuracy, and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll-related ledger accounts for financial integrity.
• Manage payroll system processing and timely filing of required reports.
• Advise senior management on complex transactions for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare accounting papers and summaries per SOP and laws.
• Resolve payroll inquiries and troubleshoot system issues.
• Directly supervise employees, including training and performance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Relational databases

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Payroll Manager for Las Vegas, NV.

Purpose The Payroll Manager oversees day-to-day payroll operations to ensure departmental efficiency, accurate employee compensation, and timely regulatory reporting. This role ensures that all payroll systems and processes align with business operational requirements and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll department operations to ensure functional efficiency and accurate, timely employee compensation.
• Reviews or directs the review of personnel records to verify pay rates, job classifications, and status changes for new and existing employees.
• Assign duties and monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintains and reconciles payroll-related ledger accounts to ensure financial integrity.
• Manages payroll system processing to ensure optimal performance and timely filing of all required reports.
• Provides guidance to the Accounting Manager and assists in responding to Corporate, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and other external audit entities.
• Prepare accounting papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and applicable laws.
• Research and advises senior management on the accounting treatment of complex transactions to ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local authorities.
• Reviews and approves transactions for timely submittal to support financial activity through the payroll system.
• Prepares and reconciles payroll tax deposits, tax reports, and off-cycle payments.
• Evaluates and standardizes procedures to improve the operational efficiency of the team.
• Resolves payroll inquiries and troubleshoots errors or technical issues within the payroll systems.
• Directly supervise employees, including training, performance planning, work direction, and conflict resolution.

Minimum Knowledge & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (two years of related experience may substitute for each year of the four-year degree).
• Four years of experience with computerized payroll software; ADP, Costpoint, Deltek, Unions, and at least 3 years of managerial experience preferred.
• Direct experience with Deltek Costpoint and Government Accounting/Payroll processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Union and Service Contract Act (SCA) payrolls, including Wage Determination tables.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) in a daily operational setting.
• Proficiency in managing payroll in accordance with multi-tier CBA wage scales and fringe benefit requirements.
• Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong technical knowledge of spreadsheets and relational database programs for data processing.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.

Work Environment & Travel

Standard office environment. No travel required.

Compensation

$109,000 - $136,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (reiterated for clarity).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Requests for accommodation for any part of the employment process will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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