Payroll Administrator-Costpoint and ADP
Cherry Bekaert•Alexandria, VA
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage and support end-to-end biweekly payroll operations in a government contracting environment. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, labor and cost compliance, and coordination across HR, Accounting, and Program Management. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (labor processing) and ADP , and thrives in a complex, compliance-driven environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of payroll administration experience , preferably within a government contracting environment
- Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint , specifically labor processing and timekeeping
- ADP payroll experience (Workforce Now or similar ADP platforms)
- Experience supporting mid-to-large employee populations (1,000+ employees preferred)
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, multi-state payroll, and wage & hour regulations
- High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Process and administer biweekly payroll for up to 1,500 active employees , recognizing that not all employees are paid each pay period
- Review, validate, and process labor transactions in Deltek Costpoint , ensuring alignment with government contracting requirements
- Ensure accurate payroll feeds and integrations between Costpoint and ADP
- Audit timekeeping, labor distributions, and payroll data for accuracy and compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including government contract labor regulations (e.g., cost accounting standards, audit readiness)
- Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries
- Partner with HR, Finance, and Program Teams to resolve payroll and labor-related issues
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a strong focus on confidentiality and customer service
- Assist with audits (internal and external), including DCAA audits when applicable
- Maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and process improvements
- Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
