Payroll Accountant

About the role

The Payroll Accountant is a member of the Payroll Operations team within the Finance & Accounting department and reports directly to the Payroll Manager. This role supports payroll operations through labor processing, payroll accounting support, leave administration, and payroll-related data integrity activities within Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Time & Expense, and ADP. The Payroll Accountant plays a key role in supporting accurate payroll processing, labor reconciliation, and payroll compliance by maintaining employee labor records, processing labor and leave adjustments, and assisting with payroll-related reconciliations and reporting. This position partners closely with Payroll, Human Resources, and Accounting teams to support payroll accuracy, labor integrity, and internal controls across multiple companies and states.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations and Labor Support
  • Support payroll operations by processing and maintaining accurate labor, leave, and payroll-related data within Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense.
  • Assist in reviewing and validating payroll and labor data to ensure accuracy prior to payroll processing and financial reporting.
  • Support payroll cycle activities and payroll processing deadlines assigned by Payroll leadership.
  • Process and support: timesheet corrections and labor adjustments; leave accruals and leave balance corrections; retroactive labor and payroll adjustments; PTO payouts and payroll-related calculations; labor uploads and payroll-related data maintenance.
• Costpoint and Payroll Systems Management
  • Maintain working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Time & Expense, and ADP Workforce Now.
  • Support payroll-related system activities including: employee record maintenance; labor and timekeeping updates; timesheet approver hierarchy updates; labor mapping and charge code validation; payroll/labor data troubleshooting.
  • Assist employees and managers with timekeeping corrections, payroll-related inquiries, and labor processing support.
  • Support testing, validation, and issue resolution activities related to payroll and labor system updates.
• Payroll Reconciliation & Compliance Support
  • Support payroll reconciliations and payroll accounting activities including: payroll-related account reconciliations; labor reconciliation and validation; leave balance auditing; payroll data audits; payroll reporting support.
  • Assist with year-end payroll activities, audit requests, and regulatory reporting support.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Team Collaboration & Operational Support
  • Partner closely with all related teams/team members to support payroll accuracy, labor integrity, employee data maintenance, and payroll processing operations.
  • Contribute to cross-training efforts and support operational continuity across the Payroll Operations team.
  • Provide responsive and professional customer service to employees and internal stakeholders regarding payroll, labor, and timekeeping matters.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications

• Technical Payroll Knowledge
• Process Improvement Mindset
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Collaboration & Communication
• Customer Service Orientation
• Problem Solving

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in payroll operations, payroll accounting, labor accounting, or related payroll support functions.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Deltek Costpoint, and Deltek Time & Expense preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll processing.
• Experience supporting labor-driven payroll operations in a government contracting environment and familiarity with SCA/DBRA preferred.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and Excel skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Work Location

Hybrid work schedule based out of the Arlington, Virginia office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.