Payroll Specialist II jobs in United States
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Akima · 21 hours ago

Payroll Specialist II

positionHerndon, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Akima is a global enterprise and federal contractor seeking a Payroll Specialist with government contracting experience. The role involves general payroll processing, managing garnishments, and ensuring accurate payroll records in a multi-state environment.

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Responsibilities

Assists in payroll to include maintenance of records, timesheet input, generation and distribution of paychecks, payroll transmission, computation and timely payment of federal and state payroll liability, and employee deductions
Manages and enters garnishments into Costpoint as well as makes payments to agencies
Responds to garnishment agency inquiries and gathers notary requirements when necessary
Reviews and distributes mail to appropriate individuals/departments
Reviews personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, and occupations of newly hired. employees, and changes in wage rates and occupations of employees on payroll
Assists in check printing and advice printing and distribution to various sites
Records new or adjusted pay rates in payroll register or computer files
Job cost payroll processing and computations
Computes pay according to company policy
Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy
Compiles, copies, and ensures all filing and payroll reporting is filed neatly, accurately and timely
Processes bonus checks
Reviews and updates employee leave records
Assists in resolving errors and resolves payroll related complaints
Assists in monthly closing of payroll
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll processingGovernment contracting experienceCostpointPayroll taxesAccounting principlesBookkeeping practicesFast-paced environment

Required

Minimum high school diploma
Minimum two years of related payroll experience in government contracting
Requires working knowledge of payroll, accounting, and bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures, as well as payroll taxes
Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven work environment as our team handles complex payroll processes and multiple pay cycles
This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA

Preferred

ANC experience a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive pay
Growth opportunities
Excellent retirement options

Company

Akima

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Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
dateFounded in 1995
location
Herndon, Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.akima.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Chris Jenkins
Group President
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Michael Alvarado
Chief Growth Officer
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