Payroll Specialist II
About The Position
Akima is looking for a Payroll Specialist with government contracting experience to join our team! The Payroll Specialist will perform general payroll processing. Process time records, Process garnishments compiles payroll personnel action notices from Human Resources and must have the ability to process complex payroll(s) in a multi-state and multi-company environment. Apply today! 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. Job cost payroll processing 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.
- 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.
- This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.
Nice To Haves
- ANC experience a plus.
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.
- Job cost payroll processing 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
