Payroll Specialist - Herndon, VA

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for compiling/processing bi-weekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees.
• Respond to field supervisor and employee questions regarding payroll and timekeeping issues.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and compliance with written policies and procedures, as well as defined Federal and State wage and hour rules and regulations.
• Review timesheet reports for accuracy prior to pay period closure and post ADP processing.
• Import data from Deltek Costpoint timesheet system into ADP Vantage payroll system.
• Reconcile ADP and Costpoint data.
• Execute monthly reconciliations of payroll ledger accounts for compliance.
• Perform file maintenance for new hires, terminations, tax setup, and banking information in ADP.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors.
• All other duties as assigned and required.

A Payroll Specialist must meet the following qualifications:

• Associates degree in relevant field; or Payroll Certification and 1 additional year of (related) full-time work experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 2 additional years of (related) full-time work experience.

A Payroll Specialist must have the following skills:

• Two to five years' experience in payroll processing.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within payroll.
• Government Contracting experience a plus.
• Familiarity with ADP Vantage payroll system, CostPoint, Deltek Time & Expense applications strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Knowledge of payroll, garnishments, and benefits distribution.
• Multitasking abilities.
• Good research and analysis skills.

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.