Payroll Clerk

Ricardo Defense Inc

. Review employee timesheets in Deltek Costpoint for completeness, correct charge codes, and supervisor approval .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeTroy • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, timekeeping, and data management, with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Proficient in Deltek Costpoint and Paylocity, ensuring compliance with payroll concepts and government contracting requirements.

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Deltek CostpointPaylocityPayroll ProcessingData EntryDCAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimekeepingData ManagementLabor DistributionAudit Trail DocumentationPayroll ReconciliationError ResolutionLabor ReportingCharge Code ManagementData Conversion

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailConfidentialityCommunicationPrioritizationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CostpointPaylocity

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingDCAA RequirementsPayroll ConceptsEmployee TimesheetsGeneral Ledger

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review employee timesheets in Deltek Costpoint for completeness, correct charge codes, and supervisor approval
Follow up with employees and supervisors on missing, late, or unapproved timesheets
Assist with correcting timesheet errors and document changes with a before/after audit trail
Support labor distribution processing and preliminary labor-cost checks
Extract approved timekeeping and labor data from Deltek Costpoint and prepare it for Paylocity import
Import hours, earnings codes, and deductions into Paylocity and resolve interface errors or rejected records
Support semimonthly/biweekly payroll runs for hourly and salaried employees
Reconcile Paylocity payroll output against Costpoint labor and timesheet data
Import finalized payroll and labor-cost data back into Costpoint for general-ledger posting
Maintain Costpoint-to-Paylocity process documentation and escalate recurring discrepancies
Assist with manual checks, off-cycle payments, and correction runs
Generate payroll and labor reports for Payroll and Accounting teams
Support internal, external, and DCAA audits by organizing requested documentation
Assist the Accounting Manager with month-end payroll reconciliations to the general ledger

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field is a plus
2-3 years of payroll, timekeeping, or general clerical accounting experience
Experience with Deltek Costpoint and/or Paylocity strongly preferred
Willingness and ability to learn both Deltek Costpoint and Paylocity is required
Strong, accurate data entry skills with the ability to meet firm pay-cycle deadlines
Working knowledge of payroll concepts, including overtime, deductions, and garnishments
Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive business and employee information
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to confidentiality with sensitive employee data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to prioritize work requirements and manage critical deadlines
Must be a U.S. Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. as required by contract
Experience in a government contracting environment preferred
Familiarity with DCAA timekeeping requirements and labor charge-code discipline preferred
Prior experience supporting a payroll system interface or data conversion process between two platforms preferred
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or progress toward payroll certification preferred
Primarily sedentary work involving extended computer use; occasional lifting up to 15 lbs
Minimal travel (less than 10%) may be required for training, audits, or site visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
Company Paid Life and AD&D
Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
Legal & ID Shield Services
401k with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Hybrid work schedule
Veterans encouraged to apply