Payroll Accountant Payroll Accountant

JLABHCM20 • Newport News, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $94,500 (SA I)

Requirements

• 2 or more years of accounting or payroll experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or a related field)
• Knowledge of Accounting practices and principles with the ability obtain in-depth knowledge of the workings of payroll.
• General familiarity with the Circular-E and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Competent in the use of a personal computer, automated accounting software, financial systems, spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to effectively solve problems.
• Analytical, planning, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to evaluate existing systems, look for efficiency, and offer recommendations for simplification and/or process enhancements.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Government contract experience
• Deltek Costpoint system experience
• Cognos Impromptu or Enterprise Reporting experience
• Deltek Time and Expense system experience

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day production of labor distribution, payroll, and leave accruals.
• Act as the primary interface to all personnel for payroll related matters.
• Manage incoming requirements from multiple sources to prioritize and process payroll related transactions with multiple and simultaneous deadlines.
• Responsible for the development of timekeeping and payroll desktop procedures.
• Responsible for contributing to all timekeeping and payroll processes, policies, and procedures.
• Effectively manages the payroll, which includes review and validation of timekeeping through gross-to-net calculation and tax preparation for the Labs in-house managed payroll.
• Monitors and tracks timesheet approval status; works with supervisors and employees to obtain signatures within schedule.
• Audits timesheets to insure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the contract, and Jefferson Lab Policies and Procedures.
• Processes and reviews corrections; insures corrections are completed timely and delivered to the Payroll Supervisor for edit.
• Processing of leave accruals.
• Development of proper journal entries.
• 401(k) processing.
• Processes and Remits Court Ordered deductions.
• Manages, reconciles and processes all benefit payments and transmissions.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts associated with payroll.
• Prepares quarterly taxes (e.g. 941, VA-16s, and SUTA filing for Virginia).
• Develop and update timekeeping/payroll desk manuals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level