Payroll Specialist (Hands-On Individual Contributor)

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Payroll Supervisor (Payroll Specialis

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Please Note: While the title is "Supervisor," this is a high-level, hands-on individual contributor role. You will not be managing a team of direct reports; rather, you will be the primary subject matter expert overseeing and executing the payroll process for approximately 1,300 employe

es.In this role, you will apply your analytical and accounting skills to drive department controls, focusing heavily on labor, taxes, and compliance. You will handle bi-weekly and hourly payrolls across multiple states, ensuring high-quality standards are met while mitigating risks of errors and non-compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in GovCon payroll software (such as Deltek Costpoint), a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environme

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Key Responsibili

• tiesEnd-to-End Processing: Oversee and independently process multi-state, bi-weekly, and hourly payrolls for a workforce of ~1,300 full-time, part-time, seasonal, and contracted st
• aff.GovCon Compliance: Utilize specific government contracting software (Deltek Costpoint, Dayforce, and/or Ceridian) to ensure accurate labor distribution and complia
• nce.Tax & Audit Support: Assist in preparing all necessary federal and local tax filings; actively support internal and external audit reque
• sts.System Administration: Review new hire setups, assist with the out-processing of separating employees, and calculate necessary payroll/accounting adjustments (e.g., terminatio
• ns).Issue Resolution: Manage timesheet correction processes and proactively research and resolve payroll issues for all hourly and salaried employ
• ees.Reporting: Generate comprehensive payroll reports, including fiscal and reporting requirements tied to funding sources and benefits administrat
• ion.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work proactively with the HR team, assist with Workers' Compensation claims, and maintain strict employee confidentiality to protect payroll operati

ons.
Basic Qualifica

• tionsExperience: 10 years of comprehensive payroll processing experi
• ence.GovCon Expertise: 5 years of payroll processing specifically within a government contracting environ
• ment.Systems Knowledge: Strong, hands-on experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint, Dayforce, and/or Ceri
• dian.Multi-State Capability: Proven track record managing multiple, complex multi-state payroll processing cy
• cles.Work Authorization: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Ho
• lder.Work Schedule: Must be able to work 40 hours per week and commute to the Bethesda, MD office 3 days a

week.
Preferred Qualific

• ationsCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is highly pref
• erred.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent exper
• ience.Excellent organizational, time management, and communication s
• kills.Exceptional attention to detail and a can-do, proactive approach to problem-so