Payroll Specialist IV

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist with government contracting experience to join our team. This hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assists in payroll to include maintenance of records, timesheet input, generation and distribution of paychecks, payroll transmission, computation and timely payment of federal and state payroll liability, and employee deductions.
• Manages and enters garnishments into Costpoint as well as makes payments to agencies.
• Responds to garnishment agency inquiries and gathers notary requirements when necessary.
• Reviews and distributes mail to appropriate individuals/departments.
• Reviews personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, and occupations of newly hired employees, and changes in wage rates and occupations of employees on payroll.
• Assists in check printing and advice printing and distribution to various sites.
• Records new or adjusted pay rates in payroll register or computer files.
• Processes job cost payroll and computations.
• Computes pay according to company policy.
• Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Compiles, copies, and ensures all filing and payroll reporting is filed neatly, accurately and timely.
• Processes bonus checks.
• Reviews and updates employee leave records.
• Assists in resolving errors and resolves payroll related complaints.
• Assists in monthly closing of payroll.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum two years of related payroll experience in government contracting.
• ANC experience a plus.
• Requires working knowledge of payroll, accounting, and bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures, as well as payroll taxes.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment as our team handles complex payroll processes and multiple pay cycles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Akima is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) supporting our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders. We deliver agile solutions in facilities, maintenance, repair, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. Our work environment values innovation, diversity, and offers growth opportunities along with excellent retirement options.