Certified Payroll Specialist

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Federal Systems team at our Rockville, MD location. This role is a key member of the payroll team who specializes in prevailing wage, SCA/DBA rules and regulations, and compliance administration supporting the weekly/biweekly payroll process for approximately 850 employees from time collection to payment and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Review, understand and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to payroll, prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Aid the Accounting group in general ledger and account reconciliation.
• Support the Payroll Manager and the JCFS business in new project implementation and process improvement efforts.
• Assist in the Payroll Manager and the business in new project implementation and process improvement efforts.
• Work with subcontractors to explain the prevailing wage requirements and responsibilities and monitor subcontractors’ compliance.
• Maintain an efficient certified payroll documentation system.
• Research, recommend and implement certified payroll software i.e. DIR, LCP Tracker, etc., as needed.
• Prepare and process union payments and ensure compliance with the negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepare and process voluntary payroll deductions.
• Reconcile monthly payroll general ledger account and payroll journal entries.
• Document, research and resolve discrepancies.
• Support Payroll Manager and the business in new project implementation and process improvement efforts.
• Uphold high ethical standards in financial reporting and confidentiality of data.
• Provide high quality service to employees and other internal & external customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll processing.
• Prior experience of independently running a full payroll cycle that includes preparation, balancing, reporting and reconciliation.
• Thorough knowledge of the Department of Labor prevailing rules and regulations.
• Resourceful and detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Customer service oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills.
• Willing and able to work in a deadline driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a related area, or equivalent experience.
• ADP Workforce Now experience highly preferred.
• Deltek Costpoint and/or Dayforce experience.
• Knowledge of SCA and DBA rules and regulations.
• Prior experience with prevailing wage compliance is desired.

Pay range: $90,000 - $110,000. Negotiable based on experience.
Location: Rockville, MD office
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year