Senior Payroll Analyst

Cherokee Federal•McLean, VA

About The Position

Compile, analyze, reviews and update data for accurate and timely execution of payroll. Support day-to-day payroll operations, including reconciliation, generation of reports and audits.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent work experience considered
Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a multi-entity or multi-state environment
Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, garnishment laws, and wage and hour compliance
Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll or a comparable enterprise payroll system (ADP Workforce Now, Workday, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups for payroll reconciliation and reporting
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to meet non-negotiable payroll deadlines
Ability to handle confidential payroll data with the highest level of discretion and integrity

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll specifically, including payroll flows, element configuration, balance adjustments, and OTBI reporting
Familiarity with ADP SmartCompliance for multi-state tax filing
Experience in a Government Contracting (GovCon) environment with exposure to SCA, Davis-Bacon, DCAA timekeeping, or FAR/CAS compliance
Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
Experience supporting year-end W-2 and W-2c processes including balance verification and corrections

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly, weekly, and off-cycle payrolls for multiple legal entities using Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll, ensuring accuracy across earnings, deductions, garnishments, and taxes
Perform payroll element entries, batch uploads, and retroactive pay adjustments within Oracle Fusion Payroll
Review and validate payroll calculation results; investigate and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission
Execute payroll flow tasks including payroll run, prepayment, payment, and costing; monitor flow statuses and resolve exceptions
Support off-cycle payment processing for terminations, missed payments, and manual checks
Ensure compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act, and DCAA payroll documentation requirements where applicable
Process wage garnishments, child support orders, levies, and creditor garnishments
Review garnishment withholding calculations and validate compliance with federal and state consumer credit protection limits
Coordinate employee deduction setups for benefits, voluntary deductions, and savings plans with the Benefits team
Prepare payroll registers, audit reports, and reconciliation schedules for Finance and internal audit review
Maintain payroll records in compliance with DCAA and organizational records retention policies
Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, HR Business Partners, and Finance in a timely and accurately