Payroll Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

MTSI is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. This position reports to the Payroll Manager and will assist with the payroll and labor processes. The following is a list of the payroll function's responsibilities that the Payroll Specialist will assist the Payroll Manager with.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience using Cost Point
Excellent communication and writing skills
Exceptional time management and problem resolution skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience using ADP
3-5 years of experience using SAP Success Factors
Profession in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Maintains payroll and related records, recording the accumulation and use of PTO and miscellaneous other leaves such as military and jury duty.
Update benefits and 401(k) employee records in third third-party system.
Assist with reconciling semi-monthly and monthly timesheets and maintaining adherence to timekeeping policies.
Review and verify timesheets and other payroll documents for accuracy and compliance
Assist with the preparation of exception reports.
Assist with the reconciliation of costs to payroll files and record costs accurately and to published deadlines.
Assists with activities necessary to process semi-monthly payrolls, including maintaining related records, and voluntary deduction reports such as deferred compensation deferrals, processing involuntary deductions, such as preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for senior management.
Ensure the confidentiality and security of employee payroll information
Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and issues related to payroll
Resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure the timely resolution of employee concerns
Provide exceptional customer service and support to employees