What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Accountant position at Calvert Systems Engineering?
Payroll Accountant
Location: 1 position available to be located onsite in Prince Frederick, MD or Bellevue, NE.
Travel: Occasional travel required approximately three (3) times per year for training and corporate meetings.
As a Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting the Finance department in all facets of accounting including, but not limited to: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Contract Management, Expense Management, Cash Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Taxes and Internal and External Audits.
Who You Are and What You Need:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of four (4) years in budgeting or finance
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing
- Prior experience with payroll software
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, labor laws, and tax compliance
- Previous experience with Unanet preferred
- Federal Contracting experience preferred
- Understanding of Federal Government Contract Compliance Regulations found in the FAR, CAS, etc.
- DCAA audit experience preferred
- Proficient with payroll software
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Collaborative team player who embraces challenges
What You Will Do:
- Process payroll accurately and on time for a growing 150 employee company.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations in a multi-state environment.
- Maintain and reconcile employee records, including hours worked and deductions.
- Collaborate with HR to update employee compensation and benefits information.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management review.
- Manage payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Help with any other projects/processes within the Finance and Accounting Department.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family
- 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Who We Are:
Calvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in eleven states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans with the values of a family business culture. Our team is committed to exceeding customer expectations by leveraging a rich blend of operational experience, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to service.
Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.