NL-24-021 Payroll Specialist, Project Controller, & Travel Specialist
Location
Alabama | United States
Job 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.
Must be a US citizen. This role is not Virtual or Hybrid. It is physically onsite in Huntsville, AL.
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