Senior Payroll Specialist with Security Clearance

Precise Systems, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Job summary

Precise Systems in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage accurate payroll processing and reporting in a government contracting environment. The role requires close collaboration with HR to address payroll discrepancies and ensure timely processing in a dynamic, secure setting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll experience, strong ADP and Deltek CostPoint skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in business or finance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing in a government contracting environment.
• Proficiency with ADP and Deltek CostPoint.
• Experience with multiple payroll processing cycles.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all assigned payrolls are processed accurately and timely.
• Assists with new hire setup in the payroll system of record.
• Generates payroll reports for funding sources and benefits administration.
• Researches and resolves payroll issues for hourly and salary staff.
• Collaborates with HR to ensure smooth payroll transactions.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP

Deltek CostPoint

Government contracting

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation's most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on-today and into the future. Precise Systems is seeking a dedicated Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team. This full-time, regular position is ideal for a professional looking to establish a career in payroll management within a dynamic and supportive environment. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, providing timely and accurate financial information, and participating in daily data entry payroll processing. This role will require you to work closely with the HR department to ensure smooth payroll transactions and to address any discrepancies or queries related to payroll. Your attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially will be crucial in maintaining the integrity of the payroll system.

Hybrid/Remote Delivery: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in office

Duties

• Ensures all assigned payrolls are processed accurately and timely
• Assists with new hire set up in the payroll system of record
• Assists with out-processing of employees through the payroll systems
• Generates payroll reports, including any fiscal and reporting requirements from funding sources and benefit administration
• Assist with the timesheet correction process
• Calculate and submit various accounting and payroll adjustments such as separation/termination
• Research resolve payroll issues for all employees, hourly and salary
• Works proactively to collaborate with HR team
• Assists with Workers Comp calculations
• Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree in a business or finance discipline preferred
• Required Experience
• 5 or more years of payroll processing in a government contracting environment
• Strong experience with ADP and Deltek CostPoint
• Experience with multiple payroll processing cycles
• ERP Systems experience
• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.
• Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace.
• Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
• Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary.
• Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.