Payroll Clerk

Ricardo Defense Inc

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeTroy • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, timekeeping, and data management, with proficiency in Deltek Costpoint and Paylocity. Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality are essential for managing sensitive employee information and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.

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Deltek CostpointPaylocityPayroll ProcessingData EntryFundamental Payroll Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimekeepingData ManagementLabor Distribution ProcessingReconciliationAudit SupportError ResolutionData ExtractionGeneral Ledger PostingPayroll Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong Communication SkillsConfidentialityPrioritizationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CostpointPaylocity

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamental Payroll CertificationProgress Toward Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingDCAA ComplianceLabor Charge-Code DisciplinePayroll ConceptsU.S. Secret Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review employee timesheets in Deltek Costpoint each pay period for completeness, correct charge codes, and supervisor approval
Follow up with employees and supervisors regarding missing, late, or unapproved timesheets
Assist with correcting timesheet errors and document before/after audit trails
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; resolve interface errors and 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
Document the Costpoint-to-Paylocity process 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 timekeeping and payroll documentation
Assist the Accounting Manager with month-end payroll reconciliations to the general ledger

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or other related field is preferred.
Two to three years minimum of payroll, timekeeping, or general clerical accounting experience
Experience with Deltek Costpoint and/or Paylocity strongly preferred; willingness and ability to learn both systems 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 able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance
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

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)
Veterans encouraged to apply
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer