Payroll Specialist

Location

Huntsville, AL | United States

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, MartinFed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers' missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field.

We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. MartinFed's core values that set us apart are the following:

• Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more.
• Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo.
• Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships.
• Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity.

Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

MartinFed is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist at our Huntsville, AL corporate office. This position will be responsible for accurate, timely and consistent bi-weekly payroll processing for the company. The Payroll Specialist will also oversee travel for the entire company via the Concur portal. This role requires the ability to simultaneously manage tasks to meet established standards and deadlines while ensuring accuracy across all payroll and travel functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Payroll/Timekeeping:

• Handle the bi-weekly payroll cycle for 150+ employees in a multi-state setting and ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Work closely with benefits and HRIS to ensure accurate data flow to payroll.
• Handle changes to employee 401k contributions and/or loan payments.
• Handle all employee changes for any garnishments, child support orders, or tax levies.
• Assist in quarterly and year-end preparation, w2 processing, including moving expenses and taxable benefit/wage processing.
• Generate, distribute, and analyze various payroll related reports earnings, taxes and deductions as requested.
• Conducts audits to validate internal payroll controls, ensure the accuracy of data, and identify areas of process improvement.
• R eview and process company-wide timecards on a weekly basis.
• Conduct weekly floor checks to ensure employees are entering time in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of employee leave accrual balances.
• Manage current state registrations and addition of new states, as needed for taxes.
• Assist with audit requests, including 401k, workers compensation, financial review, DCAA requests.

Travel:

• Review expenses and travel reports for compliance with company policies and JTR / FAR requirements. Release to AP module for payment.
• Train employees on company policies and best practices for booking travel. Assist employees on travel and expense report process.
• Maintain employee guides for travel and expense reimbursement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business or related field. Additional years of experience can be substituted for education.
• 3+ years of direct experience with multi-state payroll required.
• 2+ years of proven experience with Government Travel to include knowledge of JTR (Joint Travel Regulations) guidelines.
• Strong proficiency of ADP Workforce Now.
• Proven troubleshooter with excellent decision quality
• An analytical mindset with high attention to detail is critical.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload, multi-task, adapt quickly to change and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Extensive knowledge of tax principles and wage and hour laws.
• Must be customer service-oriented
• Ability to work with various levels of management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative mindset to "think outside the box" to improve process, culture, and meet objectives.

DESIRED QUALIFCATIONS

• JAMIS Prime experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Service Contract Act (SCA) preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• General office environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Some walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying of light items such as papers and books.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MartinFed is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access MartinFed's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in MartinFed.

Please Note: All positions at MartinFed are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, MartinFed is an E-Verify employer.

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