Payroll Specialist

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters, maintains, and processes information in payroll systems
• Reconciles ADP payroll data with Costpoint Accounting System
• Responsible for all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s multi-state payroll processing objectives with a high degree of confidentiality
• Ensures proper payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions
• Implements automation of accounting operations
• Ensures bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 400+ employees is accurate, on time, and compliant with regulations
• Works with HR to properly administer, process, and pay all employee leavesofabsence
• Administers and processes benefit and status changes from a payroll perspective
• Assists in the development and maintenance of payroll policies and procedures
• Reviews and reconciles quarterly payroll tax reports
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping advised of current and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Reconciles payroll accounts every payroll to ensure accuracy of all payments and deductions
• Prepares bi-weekly general ledger payroll entries and monthly accruals
• Manages Company HSA and FSA plan funding and compliance
• Resolves payroll discrepancies and irregularities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or relevant field with accounting courses
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• At least 4 years of progressive experience preparing and processing multi-state payrolls of over 200 employees
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
• Solid understanding of Federal and State wage and hour laws including payroll, taxes, withholding, deductions
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office software
• Strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Detail oriented with ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with Costpoint software preferred
• Experience working with a Government contractor preferred

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $73,000 - $88,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.