Payroll Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily payroll department operations
• Ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation
• Reviewing or directing reviews of personnel records
• Maintaining and reconciling payroll-related ledger accounts
• Managing payroll system processing
• Guidance to the Accounting Manager and assisting with audits
• Preparing accounting papers and supporting financial activities
• Researching and advising on complex transactions
• Approving transactions for timely submission
• Preparing and reconciling payroll tax deposits and reports
• Evaluating and standardizing procedures
• Resolving payroll inquiries and troubleshooting issues
• Direct supervision of employees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• Four years of experience with computerized payroll software
• At least 3 years of managerial experience preferred
• Direct experience with Deltek Costpoint and Government Accounting/Payroll processes
• In-depth knowledge of Union and Service Contract Act (SCA) payrolls
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
• Strong technical knowledge of spreadsheets and relational database programs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required for Secret Clearance

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Parenthood leave
• 15 days of paid time off

Pay

$109,000 - $136,000

Schedule

Standard office environment. No travel required.

Original Posting

07/09/2026 - Until Filled

Company Information

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