Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a nonprofit organization that has been in business for over 70 years providing professional services in solving challenging problems in the areas of human capital management, education, credentialing, policy analysis, program evaluation, and training. We occupy a unique niche in the domain of applied research, lying between the worlds of academics and for-profit consulting firms. Our collegial, informal, and nimble work environment allows us to capitalize on our collective knowledge base and experiences to develop cost-effective solutions that work.

HumRRO is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant. The Payroll Accountant ensures that wages are paid in accordance with standard payroll practices and that all applicable taxes are withheld in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. This position is in HumRRO's Alexandria, VA headquarters office.

About the Job

• Full cycle processing of semi-monthly payroll in Costpoint and ADP.

• Maintain employee data in Costpoint and ADP related to the following: new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure semi-monthly disbursement of payroll is processed in accordance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Review and audit payrolls, including gross pay, hours worked, vacation accruals, tax deductions, benefits deductions, garnishments, etc. Make necessary corrections prior to final payroll approval and transmission.
• Process electronic timesheets: ensure accuracy of all employee timekeeping records.

• Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
• Create user profiles in Costpoint for New Hires, ensuring access to portals and modules needed.
• Facilitate Timekeeping and Payroll Orientation meetings to support New Hire onboarding.
• Maintain Company Work and Pay Schedules in Costpoint Time & Expense.
• Generate various payroll reports, such as payroll summaries, wage statements, and tax reports.

• Reconcile quarterly and annual tax returns as prepared by ADP to ensure accuracy prior to submission, including employee W-2s.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources team for compliance and regulatory reporting requirements, coordination of benefits and payroll, and ensure consistency of employee data across ADP and Costpoint platforms.
• Support HRIS updates, census submissions, and payroll-related benefits coordination.
• Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.

• Support month-end close process to include preparing and entering adjusting journal entries into Costpoint, performing account reconciliations, and preparing accounting workpapers.
• Lead workers compensation, 403 (b), and external audits.
• Keep current in federal and state laws affecting payroll.
• Ensure that all tax (taxability codes) and deduction files within accounting system are set up properly and in accordance with both taxing authorities and the structure of company's policies.
• Support project and account setup and post award project accounting as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in any related discipline
• 5 plus years of relevant experience for government contractor
• Experience with ADP WorkForce Now preferred
• Experience and proficiency working with Deltek Costpoint is an advantage
• Experience as an HRIS system administrator
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision

The anticipated salary for this role is $73,000 to $115,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.

At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.

We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/Vet/Disabled.

Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine, 2019, and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post for 2020 and 2021

Salary : $73,000 - $115,000