Payroll Accountant

Nakupuna Companies

. Process and maintain accurate labor, leave, and payroll-related data within Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations, including processing and maintaining payroll-related data, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and performing reconciliations. Proficient in using Deltek Costpoint and ADP Workforce Now to support accurate labor and payroll processing.

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Payroll OperationsDeltek CostpointADP Workforce NowPayroll RegulationsLabor Accounting

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingLabor AccountingData ReconciliationExcel SkillsPayroll Auditing

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Deltek Time & ExpensePayroll Software

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingSCADBRAMulti-State Payroll Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and maintain accurate labor, leave, and payroll-related data within Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense
Review and validate payroll and labor data before payroll processing and financial reporting
Support payroll cycle activities and processing deadlines
Process timesheet corrections, labor adjustments, leave accruals, leave balance corrections, retroactive adjustments, PTO payouts, labor uploads, and payroll-related calculations
Maintain employee records, labor and timekeeping updates, timesheet approver hierarchies, labor mappings, and charge code validation
Troubleshoot payroll and labor data issues
Assist employees and managers with timekeeping corrections, payroll inquiries, and labor processing support
Support testing, validation, and issue resolution for payroll and labor system updates
Support payroll account reconciliations, labor reconciliation, leave balance auditing, payroll data audits, and payroll reporting
Assist with year-end payroll activities, audit requests, and regulatory reporting
Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive payroll and employee information
Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and related teams to support payroll accuracy, labor integrity, employee data maintenance, and processing operations
Contribute to cross-training and operational continuity
Provide customer service to employees and internal stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from an accredited institution is preferred
Minimum 2–4 years of experience in payroll operations, payroll accounting, labor accounting, or related payroll support functions
Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Deltek Costpoint, and Deltek Time & Expense preferred
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll processing
Experience supporting labor-driven payroll operations in a government contracting environment and familiarity with SCA/DBRA preferred
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and Excel skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSAs and FSAs
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Paid time off and holidays
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Military differential pay
Other voluntary benefit programs