PAYROLL SPECIALIST (Must have Active TS/SCI Clearance)

NorthHill Technology • Fairfax, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

A premier client has an immediate full-time opening for a Payroll Specialist to join its accounting team at its headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. The role manages monthly payroll processing for full-time and part-time employees, labor distributions, and timekeeping compliance in a secure government-contracting environment. The candidate must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph while working. The position calls for government-contracting compliance knowledge and hands-on experience tracking labor in Deltek Costpoint and finalizing payroll distributions through Paycor, the company’s external payroll provider.

Requirements

• Three to five years of professional payroll processing and timekeeping experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI polygraph while working.
• Direct, hands-on experience using Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense and Labor modules.
• Experience using Paycor payroll software.
• Solid understanding of DCAA labor compliance standards, FLSA regulations, and multi-state payroll taxation.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• High discretion when handling sensitive or classified personnel data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll processing and timekeeping experience in the defense contracting industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a business-related field.

Responsibilities

• Review timesheets twice a month for accuracy and compliance with DCAA guidelines and company policies.
• Track, calculate, and process labor adjustments as needed.
• Onboard new employees, process terminations, and update employee information in Paycor.
• Administer and process monthly payroll for full-time and part-time employees.
• Reconcile both payrolls monthly.
• Calculate monthly COLA and housing payments for PCS employees in the UK and Australia.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing labor distribution reports and payroll tax documentation.
• Complete special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed