Associate Payroll Accountant

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. Assist with the semi-monthly payroll cycle from timecard collection through final payroll processing and reporting .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including semi-monthly payroll cycles, payroll reconciliations, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements. Proficient in using ADP and Deltek Costpoint for payroll management and timekeeping procedures.

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Payroll ProcessingADPDeltek CostpointPayroll Tax ComplianceExcel Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationTimekeeping ProceduresPayroll AdjustmentsPayroll ReportingPayroll ControlsGeneral Ledger ReconciliationTax ReportingEmployee OnboardingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesConfidentialityIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

ADPDeltek Costpoint

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax RequirementsMulti-State PayrollTimecard ReviewPayroll PoliciesGovernment-Contracting Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the semi-monthly payroll cycle from timecard collection through final payroll processing and reporting
Process payroll using ADP and Deltek Costpoint
Review payroll inputs, payroll registers, and exception reports for accuracy and discrepancies
Validate hours, overtime, PTO, holiday pay, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll transactions
Coordinate payroll deadlines with HR, Accounting, managers, and employees
Process payroll adjustments, corrections, retroactive payments, off-cycle payments, and special transactions
Reconcile payroll-related accounts and reports between ADP, Costpoint, the general ledger, and other systems
Administer timekeeping and timecard procedures and ensure proper project, contract, cost-center, and charge-code allocation
Resolve missing, incorrect, or late timecards and monitor timekeeping exceptions
Support new employee payroll setup, onboarding, timekeeping training, and employee data changes
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
Review tax filings, deposits, reports, notices, and employee tax issues
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, tax reporting, reconciliations, and employee inquiries
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, calendars, records, and confidential documentation
Follow internal controls and support internal and external payroll, timekeeping, and tax audits
Address audit findings and support government-contracting labor-charging and payroll compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
0-2 years of payroll experience, including experience supporting a multi-state payroll environment
Experience supporting a semi-monthly payroll process
Hands-on experience with ADP and Deltek Costpoint or comparable payroll/ERP systems
General knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
Experience with timekeeping, timecard review, payroll reconciliations, and payroll controls
General understanding of payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliation
Strong Excel and data-analysis skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling employee compensation and personal information
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Plan
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement
Co-Sponsored Health Plan
Paid Leave
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefit package