Payroll Administrator

Abacus Technology is seeking a Payroll Administrator to perform all activities necessary to process several payrolls, including maintaining related records. This is a full-time position.

Provide accurate preparation and processing of various payrolls for weekly and semi-monthly pay groups for over 600 employees through ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure employees are paid in compliance with state laws, Federal regulations including SCA (Service Contract Act), and company policy.
• Establish/maintain employee records within the accounting system and ADP; ensure that employee changes such as address, rate, tax, garnishments, benefit deductions etc. are entered correctly and made on a timely basis.
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions with all levels of the organization.
• Post changes in pay and tax status, and miscellaneous changes in the accounting system.
• Ensure accurate vacation/PTO/sick time accrual for all employees.
• Enforce established payroll related policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Work closely with the HR team regarding payroll related items including benefit deductions, leave of absences and disability, onboarding of new employees, terminations of existing employees, and documentation retention.
• Support W-2 year-end processing.

3+ years experience in payroll functions, as well as working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor legislation and tax regulations. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Experience with outsourced payroll vendor, ADP Workforce Now. Working knowledge of cost accounting. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detail. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. Able to work in a changing environment and adapt easily; work flexibly, effectively and willingly as part of a team. Able to demonstrate strong organizational skills, interpersonal, time-management and analytical skills. Must be detail-oriented and able to comply with policies and procedures in order to minimize errors. Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines. Must be a US citizen.

The projected compensation range for this position is $55,000-$72,000. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes: Health and Dental Insurance; 401(k) and Matching; Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; and Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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