What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator-Costpoint and ADP position at Cherry Bekaert?
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage and support end-to-end biweekly payroll operations in a government contracting environment. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, labor and cost compliance, and coordination across HR, Accounting, and Program Management. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (labor processing) and ADP, and thrives in a complex, compliance-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities
- Process and administer biweekly payroll for up to 1,500 active employees, recognizing that not all employees are paid each pay period
- Review, validate, and process labor transactions in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring alignment with government contracting requirements
- Ensure accurate payroll feeds and integrations between Costpoint and ADP
- Audit timekeeping, labor distributions, and payroll data for accuracy and compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including government contract labor regulations (e.g., cost accounting standards, audit readiness)
- Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries
- Partner with HR, Finance, and Program Teams to resolve payroll and labor-related issues
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a strong focus on confidentiality and customer service
- Assist with audits (internal and external), including DCAA audits when applicable
- Maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and process improvements
- Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
- 3 years of payroll administration experience, preferably within a government contracting environment
- Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, specifically labor processing and timekeeping
- ADP payroll experience (Workforce Now or similar ADP platforms)
- Experience supporting mid-to-large employee populations (1,000 employees preferred)
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, multi-state payroll, and wage & hour regulations
- High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality
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