Payroll Accountant
The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a nonprofit organization that has been in business for over 65 years providing professional services in solving challenging problems in the areas of human capital management, education, credentialing, policy analysis, program evaluation, and training. We occupy a unique niche in the domain of applied research, lying between the worlds of academics and for-profit consulting firms. Our collegial, informal, and nimble work environment allows us to capitalize on our collective knowledge base and experiences to develop cost-effective solutions that work.
HumRRO is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant. The Payroll Accountant ensures that wages are paid in accordance with standard payroll practices and that all applicable taxes are withheld in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. This position is in HumRRO's Alexandria, VA headquarters office.
About the Job
- Process employee data in Costpoint related to the following: new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
- Ensure monthly and semi-monthly disbursement of payroll is processed in accordance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Review and audit payrolls, including gross pay, hours worked, vacation accruals, tax deductions, benefits deductions, garnishments, etc. Make necessary corrections prior to final payroll approval and transmission.
- Process electronic timesheets: ensures accuracy of all employee timekeeping records.
- Record and reconcile employee benefits deductions.
- Deposit withheld taxes and prepare tax returns according to the regulations of the taxing authority.
- Prepare annual reconciliation tax returns, including employee W-2s.
- Confirm W-2 amounts with payroll totals.
- Prepare quarterly state Wage and Contribution Reports and other reports as necessary.
- Support month-end close process to include preparing and entering adjusting journal entries into Costpoint, performing account reconciliations, and preparing accounting workpapers.
- Determine employer unemployment insurance liability.
- Input payroll changes and perform other clerical duties, including, but not limited to, auditing, filing, recording, analyzing, and reconciling payroll records.
- Lead workers compensation, 403 (b), and external audits.
- Keep current in federal and state laws affecting payroll.
- Ensure that all tax (taxability codes) and deduction files within accounting system are set up properly and in accordance with both taxing authorities and the structure of company's policies.
- Setup and maintain project workforces for direct and indirect projects.
- Support project and account setup and post award project accounting as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications
- BA/BS degree on any related discipline
- 5 plus years of relevant experience for government contractor
- Experience and proficiency working with Deltek Costpoint is an advantage
- Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision
All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine, 2019, and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post for 2020 and 2021
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.