• Payroll Specialist

    Trace Systems Inc (Mclean, VA)


    Job Overview

     

    Job Title: Payroll Specialist

     

    Job Location: McLean,Virginia

    Job Responsibilities

    Trace Systems is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support and grow within our payroll department. This individual will assist with the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. They’ll work closely with finance and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility over time.

     

    + Support semi-monthly payroll processing for all employees, including salaries, allowances, garnishments, benefits deductions, and taxes.

    + Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee time and attendance data.

    + Process payroll updates for new hires, terminations, salary changes, and adjustments.

    + Calculate and process allowances and premiums such as per diem, housing, hardship/danger pay, and COLA.

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations.

    + Prepare and provide documentation during audits.

    + Collaborate with HR and Finance to identify and implement process improvements.

    + Manage payroll deductions for employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

    + Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees with professionalism and accuracy.

    + Perform ad hoc analysis of payroll data to support troubleshooting, compliance reviews, and management reporting.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

    + Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree in accounting, business administration, human resources or related field; OR minimum of 5 years of related experience without a degree.

    + Strong knowledge of payroll processes, payroll tax compliance, and internal controls.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).

    + Experience with Deltek Costpoint and ADP Workforce.

     

    Desired Qualification

     

    + Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Experience in a government contracting environment.

    + Demonstrated ability to take initiative and grow into increased responsibility.

    Education

    + Bachelors degree in accounting, business administration, human resources or related field; OR minimum of 5 years of related experience without a degree.

     

    Trace Systems

     

    Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

     

    To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

     

    Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.