Payroll Specialist

Elevate Technology Group; Fairfax (VA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite in Fairfax

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

100% tuition reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Long-term career development

Employer 401(k) contribution 25%

IBA allocation 25%

Up to 8 weeks paid time off

Résumé du poste

Elevate Technology Group in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team onsite. You will lead monthly payroll processing for full-time and part-time staff, ensure timekeeping accuracy, and manage labor distributions in a government contracting environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of payroll experience, Deltek Costpoint and Paycor familiarity, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to compliance with DCAA and multi-state payroll rules.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing, timekeeping or related experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and CI Polygraph willingness.
• Hands-on Deltek Costpoint, Time & Expense or Labor modules experience.
• Proficient Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Strong attention to confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Process monthly payroll for full-time and part-time staff.
• Review and validate timesheets for compliance and accuracy.
• Manage labor distributions and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records including onboarding and terminations.
• Calculate COLA and housing allowances for overseas staff.
• Prepare payroll reports for audits and regulatory reviews.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Outils

Deltek Costpoint

Paycor

Excel

Description du poste

Role: Payroll SpecialistLocation: Fairfax, VA (100% Onsite)Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 + 50% Employer PackageClearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility requiredBenefits Package:25% employer 401(k) contribution25% Individual Benefits Account (IBA) allocationUp to 8 weeks of paid time offComprehensive medical, dental and vision coverageLife insurance100% tuition reimbursementFlexible working hoursLong-term career development opportunitiesWe are searching for a Payroll Specialist to join a well established organization supporting the US Defense and Intelligence community.This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career payroll professional with 3-5 years of experience to develop their career within a secure government contracting environment.You'll join an established accounting team, taking responsibility for payroll processing, employee timekeeping, labor distributions and compliance.The position offers flexible working hours and an exceptional benefits package, with 100% onsite attendance required in Fairfax.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess monthly payroll for full-time and part-time employees.Review and validate employee timesheets, ensuring compliance with DCAA guidelines.Manage labor distributions, payroll adjustments and monthly reconciliations.Maintain employee payroll records, including onboarding, terminations and employee changes through Paycor.Calculate cost-of-living and housing allowances for overseas employees.Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.Ensure accurate payroll processing in line with government contracting regulations and company policies.What We're Looking ForActive Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to undergo a CI Polygraph while employed.3-5 years of payroll processing, timekeeping or related professional experience.Hands-on experience using Deltek Costpoint, particularly Time & Expense or Labor modules.Previous experience reviewing and processing employee timesheets.Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.DesirablePrevious experience within a government or defense contracting environment.Experience using Paycor payroll software.Knowledge of DCAA compliance, FLSA regulations and multi-state payroll taxation.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or a related discipline (not essential).Interested?If you're an early-career payroll professional with Deltek Costpoint experience and an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, we'd be keen to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Location: Fairfax, Virginia | Salary: $80000 - $110000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 27/10/2026