Sr. Payroll Manager
Sr. Payroll Manager
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Job Description
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe are known for continuous innovation for our government customers in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clearsighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Payroll Manager.
As a Senior Payroll Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the payroll function including both exempt and nonexempt employees while ensuring timely accurate and compliant payroll processing. This position requires a deep understanding of government contracting compliance federal and state regulations and labor laws. You will manage a team and collaborate closely with HR Finance and Accounting to ensure smooth operations and compliance with all applicable requirements.
Responsibilities
- Payroll Administration: Oversee endtoend payroll processes for both salaried and hourly employees ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages bonuses and benefits. Full process between timekeeping and labor systems
- Reconciliation:
- Oversee monthly quarterly and annual reconciliation of payroll accounts to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Reconcile payrollrelated accounts (e.g. accrued payroll payroll taxes employee benefits) and resolve discrepancies with accounting and finance teams.
- Manage reconciliation of timesheets to labor.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure proper accounting for labor distribution fringe benefits and overhead allocations.
- Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with federal state and local tax laws as well as specific regulations related to government contracts (e.g. FAR DCAA Service Contract Act DavisBacon Act etc.).
- Reporting & Audits: Prepare review and submit accurate and timely payrollrelated reports for internal and external stakeholders. Participate in payroll audits and ensure proper documentation for DCAA audits and other regulatory reviews.
- Government Contracting Compliance: Monitor and manage compliance with contractspecific labor rates cost allocation timekeeping systems and reporting requirements.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements streamline workflows and implement best practices to optimize payroll operations.
- Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop a team of payroll professionals providing guidance training and performance feedback to ensure highquality work and continuous development.
- Collaboration: Work closely with HR and Finance teams to address employee pay issues resolve discrepancies and ensure proper reporting for cost accounting.
- Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of payroll data including employee information pay rates deductions and benefits.
- Employee Support: Provide exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries tax withholding benefits and deductions.
- State Compliance: Maintain state compliance notices and have indepth knowledge of multistate tax compliance and reporting.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of payroll management experience with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role preferably within the government contracting industry.
- Technical Skills: Expertise in payroll software (ADP Deltek SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead mentor and develop payroll teams in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
- DetailOriented: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing reconciliation and compliance reporting.
- ProblemSolving: Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll and reconciliation issues.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and communicate complex payroll concepts to nonexperts.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
