*Project Coordinator - Payroll and Travel*
*Location:* Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
*Duration: *6 month contract-to-hire
*Pay:* $75,000-$90,000 - benefits *NOT* included during 6 month contract portion
*Clearance: *No active clearance required, must be US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance if needed
*Description:*
We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist / Project Controller to join our company.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects related to payroll processing and project control.
As a Travel Specialist, you will be responsible for directing, administering, and monitoring the travel policies and guidelines for each contract of the company.
*Tasks include:*
* Preparing/updating travel instructions and policies,
* Tracking travel for each employee,
* Reviewing and approving travel request & travel expense reports.
*Responsibilities:*
* Ability to learn different types of timekeeping systems to comply with customer
requirements.
* Processing multi-state payroll in a timely and accurate manner using Deltek GCS.
* Reviewing weekly & bi-weekly timesheets for accuracy across entire company.
* Managing/Reconciling dual timesheets on specific contracts.
* Preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
* Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and irregularities.
* Responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.
* Ensure company policies that relate to timekeeping, payroll, and taxes are followed.
* Participating in annual audits related to payroll and timekeeping.
* Updating payroll processes and procedures as necessary to streamline payroll.
* Calculating and deducting appropriate amounts from payroll, including tax withholdings,
benefits, and other deductions.
* Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and best practices.
* Processing all bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding and Unemployment
(SUTA) taxes for each state.
* Reconcile & submit all annual W2s for each state.
* Staying updated with changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll
process.
* Manage the company Fidelity 401K plan by reviewing changes and uploading payroll
transactions; ensure employee 401K loans are processed via payroll.
* Support annual 401k audits & assessments
* Submit wires for funding of Pension Plan
* Oversee project control for specific contracts to ensure necessary funding available
* Process Travel Reimbursements to include reconciling receipts for accuracy and
compliance with government JTR (Joint Travel Regulations).
* Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-
making
* Prepare/update travel instructions and policies
* Track travel for each employee
* Review and approve travel requests & travel expense reports
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in payroll processing.
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred
* Strong knowledge of payroll and accounting principles, and payroll methods
* Strong knowledge of Department of Labor regulations, and federal and state tax
regulations required.
* Proficiency in Deltek GCS or a similar payroll processing system.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PDF, and Access
* Strong problem-solving abilities and capable to work under tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to handle financial information with discretion.
* Experience with Government Travel to include knowledge of JTR (Joint Travel Regulations) guidelines.
_*Candidate must be a U.
S.
Citizen.
A secret clearance is not required; however, candidate must be able to pass a background check.
This is a full-time 40-hour week Monday through Friday position located in Huntsville, AL.
- *__*NO C2C*_
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $75,000.
00 - $90,000.
00 per year
Ability to Relocate:
* Huntsville, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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