PAYROLL SPECIALIST (Must have Active TS/SCI Clearance)

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC; Fairfax (VA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage monthly payroll processing for full-time and part-time staff at its Fairfax, VA headquarters. The role requires 3–5 years of payroll experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and expertise with Deltek Costpoint and Paycor in a government contracting environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, labor adjustments, onboarding/offboarding, payroll reconciliations, COLA/housing for PCS employees abroad, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional payroll processing and timekeeping experience, preferably in government contracting.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Paycor payroll software.
• Solid understanding of DCAA labor compliance, FLSA, and multi-state payroll taxation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for data reconciliation.
• High discretion with sensitive data and strong analytical abilities.

Responsabilités

• Review timesheets twice a month for accuracy and DCAA compliance.
• Track, calculate, and process labor adjustments as needed.
• Onboard new employees, terminate, and update employee information in Paycor.
• Administer and process monthly payroll for full-time and part-time staff.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations for both payrolls.
• Calculate COLA and housing payments for PCS employees in the UK and AUS.
• Support audits with accurate labor distribution reports and payroll tax documentation.
• Handle special projects as required.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Deltek Costpoint

Paycor

Excel

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Deltek Costpoint

Paycor

Description du poste

PAYROLL SPECIALIST (Must have Active TS/SCI Clearance)

• Accounting/Finance

One of our premier clients has an immediate full-time opening for a Payroll Specialist with 3 to 5 years of experience to join ouraccountingteam working at their headquarters located in Fairfax, VA. In this role, you will manage the monthly payroll processing for both full-time and part-timeemployees, labor distributions, and timekeeping compliance within a secure government-contractingenvironment.

The ideal candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance and will possess a background in government contracting regulations, hands-onexperience-tracking labor via Deltek Costpoint, and proficiency finalizing payroll distributionsthrough Paycor, the companies outside Payroll provider.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review timesheets twice a month for accuracy and strict compliance with DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) guidelines and company policies.
• Track, calculate, and process labor adjustments (as needed)
• Onboard new employees, terminate, and other changes to employee information in Paycor
• Administer and process monthly payroll for our full-time and part-time employees
• Monthly Payroll reconciliation for both payrolls
• Monthly calculation of COLA and Housing payments for our PCS employees in the UK and AUS
• Support internal and external audits by preparing accurate labor distribution reports and payroll tax documentation.
• Special projects as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional payroll processing and timekeeping experience, preferably within the defense contracting industry.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph while working
• Systems Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience using Deltek Costpoint (Time & Expense / Labor modules) and Paycor payroll software.
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of DCAA labor compliance standards, FLSA regulations, and multi-state payroll taxation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a business-related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) for data reconciliation.
• Competencies: High level of discretion when handling sensitive or classified personnel data; exceptional attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.