Payroll Specialist

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Payroll Specialist (Entry-Level)

Who We Are:
ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management Strategic Planning and IT Operations.

Position Overview
Under the technical direction of Direct Hire (DH) staff in the Office of Finance the Entry-Level Payroll Specialist supports the administration of federal payroll operations for employees under various hiring mechanisms. Personnel utilize automated payroll and personnel systems to execute routine and moderately complex payroll functions in accordance with federal laws regulations and Agency policies. The role supports accurate and timely payroll processing while providing responsive customer service in a high-volume time-sensitive environment. This labor category performs non-inherently governmental functions under established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Process routine payroll transactions including time and attendance leave audits payroll adjustments allotments pay differentials lump-sum payments and state tax resolution.
Support retirement-related payroll actions including retirement deductions allotments and coordination of retirement and survivor benefit applications.
Assist with complex payroll disbursement activities including prior service costing actions based on determinations from the Office of Human Capital and Talent Management (HCTM) recalculation of payroll deductions associated with retirement code changes and processing payroll components of retirement and survivor benefit forms (e.g. DS-765 DS-2896 DS-3100).
Research analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies including suspense items manual salary payments adjustment reports and system-generated errors.
Assist in resolving payroll issues related to incentive programs separation benefits tax withholding direct deposit benefit premium contributions bills of collection and paid leave accruals.
Maintain and reconcile payroll records and reports including retirement-related data for employees covered under CSRS FERS and FSRDS ensuring accurate posting of payroll and retirement transactions.
Apply working knowledge of federal payroll policies and procedures including NFC directives OMB guidance the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) the CFO Act and the Debt Collection Improvement Act when executing payroll actions.
Utilize federal payroll systems including NFC and associated tools such as PowerTerm SPPS EPIC and GovTA to process research and correct payroll transactions.
Analyze payroll data to identify inconsistencies research root causes and apply established procedures to support accurate resolution of payroll issues.
Respond to employee and Agency payroll inquiries and provide professional customer service through the Agencys payroll ServiceNow ticketing system.
Support payroll reporting documentation and record retention in compliance with federal requirements and internal controls.
Perform duties independently in a high-volume time-sensitive environment while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Follow established procedures and internal controls while maintaining confidentiality of payroll and personnel data.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of federal payroll policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal payroll systems including NFC.
Ability to work independently under technical direction in a high-volume environment.
Education and experience sufficient to perform the duties described above.

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) making decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical dental and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at Experience:

Payroll Specialist (Entry-Level)Who We Are:ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of th...

Payroll Specialist (Entry-Level)

Key Responsibilities

Process routine payroll transactions including time and attendance leave audits payroll adjustments allotments pay differentials lump-sum payments and state tax resolution.
Support retirement-related payroll actions including retirement deductions allotments and coordination of retirement and survivor benefit applications.
Assist with complex payroll disbursement activities including prior service costing actions based on determinations from the Office of Human Capital and Talent Management (HCTM) recalculation of payroll deductions associated with retirement code changes and processing payroll components of retirement and survivor benefit forms (e.g. DS-765 DS-2896 DS-3100).
Research analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies including suspense items manual salary payments adjustment reports and system-generated errors.
Assist in resolving payroll issues related to incentive programs separation benefits tax withholding direct deposit benefit premium contributions bills of collection and paid leave accruals.
Maintain and reconcile payroll records and reports including retirement-related data for employees covered under CSRS FERS and FSRDS ensuring accurate posting of payroll and retirement transactions.
Apply working knowledge of federal payroll policies and procedures including NFC directives OMB guidance the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) the CFO Act and the Debt Collection Improvement Act when executing payroll actions.
Utilize federal payroll systems including NFC and associated tools such as PowerTerm SPPS EPIC and GovTA to process research and correct payroll transactions.
Analyze payroll data to identify inconsistencies research root causes and apply established procedures to support accurate resolution of payroll issues.
Respond to employee and Agency payroll inquiries and provide professional customer service through the Agencys payroll ServiceNow ticketing system.
Support payroll reporting documentation and record retention in compliance with federal requirements and internal controls.
Perform duties independently in a high-volume time-sensitive environment while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Follow established procedures and internal controls while maintaining confidentiality of payroll and personnel data.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of federal payroll policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal payroll systems including NFC.
Ability to work independently under technical direction in a high-volume environment.
Education and experience sufficient to perform the duties described above.

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

Key Skills

Data Entry
Paychex
QuickBooks
Accounting
10 Key Calculator
Paylocity
Microsoft Excel
Payroll
ADP
Administrative Experience
Human Resources
Bookkeeping

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About Company

ThinkTek

balancing technology & strategy to deliver innovation who we serve who we are ThinkTek LLC, a Certified SBA 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), ISO 9001-certified, and official ServiceNow Partner, is a trusted provider of advanced analytics, IT modernization, ... View more

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