Firefly Space Systems

Senior Payroll Administrator

Firefly Space Systems$97K — $128K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of multi-state payroll fundamentals
  • Public company experience required
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office
  • Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (preferably Workday and ADP)
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
  • Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing for 500+ employees
  • Audit payroll data within ADP and HRIS systems for accuracy
  • Reconcile payroll data with accounting systems and prepare ledger entries
  • Ensure accuracy of payroll deductions for taxes and benefits
  • Maintain payroll documentation for audits and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with HR on employee leave administration
  • Support automation and process improvements in payroll operations

Benefits

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA medical insurance with buy-up options
  • 80% company paid dental insurance
  • 100% company paid vision and life insurance
  • 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
  • Annual profit-sharing plan and discretionary performance bonus
  • Paid parental leave and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and sick pay
  • Flexible work hours
Full Job Description
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Senior Payroll Administrator. The Senior Payroll Administrator is responsible for managing the company's multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees and overseeing payroll operations related to equity compensation. As a wholly owned subsidiary, the role also supports coordination with the parent company to ensure compliance with consolidated reporting requirements, SOX controls, and corporate policies. The ideal candidate has deep payroll expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and experience within a public company.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and administer the full payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant multi-state payroll processing.
  • Review, enter, maintain, and audit payroll data within ADP and other HRIS systems to ensure accurate employee records.
  • Reconcile ADP payroll data with Costpoint Accounting System and prepare bi-weekly general ledger payroll entries and monthly accruals.
  • Ensure proper payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions and withholdings.
  • Maintain payroll documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Ensure confidentiality of employee payroll information.
  • Collaborate with HR to properly administer, process, and pay all employee leaves of absence, including disability and Family Medical Leave.
  • Process benefit and employment status changes to ensure accurate payroll reflection.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of payroll policies and procedures.
  • Review and reconcile quarterly payroll tax filings.
  • Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll legislation and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, system issues, and data irregularities.
  • Support automation, system upgrades, and process improvements related to payroll operations.
  • Administer and process RSU vesting events, including tax withholdings, payroll reporting, and coordination with the company's equity platform.
  • Ensure accurate and timely integration of equity transactions into payroll and accounting systems.
  • Partner with Accounting, HR, and external equity administrators to reconcile RSU activity and support stock-based compensation reporting.
  • Maintain documentation and compliance related to payroll and equity compensation for audits, financial, and compliance reporting.
  • Assist with special projects and other related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Minimum 4 years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of multi-state payroll fundamentals
  • Public company experience required
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (Workday and ADP preferred)
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve system related discrepancies and complex payroll issues
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Detail oriented with strong problem solving, verbal, and written communication skills

Candidates who have the following skills will be preferred
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar GovCon-specific


*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid dental insurance
  • 100% company paid vision insurance
  • 100% company paid life insurance
  • 100% company paid long-term disability insurance
  • 100% company paid hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Annual profit-sharing plan
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay
  • Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $97,000-$128,000/ year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills This is not a guarantee of compensation.

About Firefly Space Systems

Firefly Space Systems was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. Firefly's Alpha rocket was designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. The company was acquired by EOS Launcher in 2017 and is now known as Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is continuing the development of the Alpha rocket and is also working on a larger rocket called Beta, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly Aerospace is committed to providing affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
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