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Payroll Accounting Specialist

PCI Federal
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Accountant

The Payroll Accountant supports PCI Federal and reports to the Accounting Manager. This position is fully onsite.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple companies in Costpoint to include Service Contract Act requirements
  • Process year end processing including W-2 forms
  • Set up new employees in Costpoint
  • Ensure all employee data is accurate in Costpoint for existing employees and make changes to payroll data and deductions when necessary
  • Establish and maintain charge codes and assign to employee timecard/tracking records
  • Process time records and post labor to General Ledger
  • Create and verify Federal, State and Local tax withholding payment information, from payroll process
  • Prepare monthly payroll liability reconciliations
  • Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years work experience in a financial accounting role with emphasis in government contracting highly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in running payroll for exempt and nonexempt employees.
  • BS/BA or advance degree in Business or related field; additional experience may count towards degree requirement.
  • Highly preferred candidate will have a strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.
  • Preferred candidate will also possess a sound working knowledge of Cognos.
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with SCA compliance and reporting is a plus.
  • Sound organizational and multi-tasking skills are required.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

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