Bowhead Support Services

Payroll Specialist

Bowhead Support Services$74K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma minimum; Bachelor's degree or equivalent payroll experience preferred.
  • At least 5 years of payroll or accounting department experience.
  • Required proficiency in Deltek Time & Expense and Deltek Costpoint; ADP Smart Compliance experience is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of multi state and multi subsidiary payroll processes and compliance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Report to Payroll Manager, following direction from Payroll Supervisor.
  • Collect, maintain and process employee timesheets using specialized software.
  • Support payroll processing through data verification, payroll calculations, and payment initiation.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and handle administrative tasks including pay discrepancy research.
  • Assist internal departments and government agencies with data requests.
  • Gain exposure to various payroll disciplines including audit support and tax compliance.
  • Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development in payroll disciplines.
  • Collaborative team environment focused on accuracy and efficiency.
  • Gain experience with government contracts and compliance-related processes.
  • Potential for involvement in special projects and audits.
Full Job Description
Overview

UIC Government Services (UICGS) is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll Team in Springfield, VA. This role is ideal for candidates with Deltek Time & Expense and Deltek Costpoint experience.

A competitive salary will be offered and is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Responsibilities
• Report to the Payroll Manager under the daily direction of the Payroll Supervisor
• Maintain, collect, and process employee timesheets using Deltek Time & Expense
• Support payroll processing, including verifying payroll data, calculating payrolls, reviewing payroll reports, and initiating employee payments
• Respond to employee inquiries and perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, researching pay discrepancies, and reviewing tax agency notices
• Assist with responding to data requests from internal departments and government agencies
• Gain exposure to multiple payroll disciplines including payroll tax compliance, timekeeping, garnishments, audit support, and special projects
• Assist with reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to payroll
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Minimum of a High School diploma
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent payroll experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a payroll or accounting department
• Experience with Deltek Time & Expense and Deltek Costpoint is required; experience with ADP Smart Compliance is a plus
• Strong knowledge of multi state, multi subsidiary payroll processes, including employment taxes, year end reporting, and payroll tax compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Union/DBA/SCA payroll experience preferred
• Highly detail oriented, organized, and capable of problem solving and shifting priorities as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time

There are currently no security clearance requirements for this position, however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Targeted hourly rate is $36.00 to $45.67 based on qualifications and experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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