Payroll Manager

Buchanan & Edwards (BE) is seeking a Payroll Manager to join its Accounting Team.  Responsibilities include accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payrolls Deltek T&E, Costpoint, and PayCom for approximately 500 employees.  The Payroll Manager will review timesheets for accuracy and DCAA compliance and will support Payroll audits.   

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

Accounting:

• Process semi-monthly payrolls through Paycom for BE’s ~500 employees; review, process, and post labor as well as timesheet corrections and postings.
• Review timesheet entries for errors and communicate with managers/employees for resolution, then post corrections.
• Process leave accruals, 401K uploads, and tax withholdings.
• Perform new hire setup, and back-up for subcontract timesheet setup, and payroll ledger file and 401k reconciliations.
• Upload garnishments, support orders and tax levies into PayCom.
• Respond, troubleshoot, and resolve employees’ technical or application issues with Deltek Time and Expense module.
• Lead/conduct Payroll audits including the annual accounting audit, worker’s comp, 401k.
• Review and update standard operating procedures (SOP) for Payroll processes; ensure compliance with all internal policies.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• 3-5 years leading payroll with working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Prior experience with a medium to large government contracting services provider preferred.
• Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense system or any comparable government timekeeping accounting system are a plus.
• Experience with PayCom as well as the Deltek Subcontractor module are a plus.
• FAR, CAS, DCAA, and Government Compliance experience are a plus.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong MS Excel capabilities, and proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Aptitude for numbers and exceptional commitment to accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Self-starter, capable of working both independently and within a team.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality of all employee and company data

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Candidates must have the ability to be cleared but are not required to have a clearance at the time of hire.