Payroll Specialist III
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for a Payroll Specialist III to join our team in Reston, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Assist in the processing of in-house payroll and handling related activities for the Company.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred.
- Five or more (5+) years of experience handling computerized, multi-state payroll administration (preferably in-house) and knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in multi-state environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills (reporting, data analysis, data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.).
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity of imports/exports.
- Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments.
- Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
- Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Assist with processing and reconciling payroll biweekly.
- Ensure submission of timesheets.
- Create basic ad-hoc reports on earnings, taxes, and deductions as required by management.
- Prepare and issue paychecks.
- Calculate and audit timesheets and make corrections as necessary.
- Process labor adjustments.
- Establish and maintain payroll files in accordance with audit requirements.
- Maintain records of leave and nontaxable wages.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
- Research payroll tax issues and manage tax applications.
- Process new hires, terminations, manual/out of cycle checks, bonuses, salary adjustments, garnishments, and new hire state reporting.
- Create basic ad-hoc reports on earnings, taxes, and deductions as required by management.
- Respond to audit requests and provide requested documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
