Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA (On-site)
Telework: None - This position is M-F on site in Fredericksburg, VA
Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret (US Citizenship Required)
Experience: Mid-Level
Number of Openings: 1
Funding Status: Funded
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 (Please see below for more info on salary)

Payroll Specialist

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to process timesheets within the accounting system and payroll within the payroll system on a bi-weekly basis. This includes reviewing timesheets for accuracy, completion, and proper approval before processing payroll. Payroll is then processed to ensure correct compensation as well as benefit and tax deductions. Reconciliations are also done bi-weekly to ensure data in the accounting system is correct.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidential information
• Create a profile for new employees; assign time off project codes, tax withholdings, benefit deductions and update/amend employee profile
• Process and reconcile bi-weekly payroll data and employee deductions
• Make accurate General Ledger entries for payroll accounts and balance payroll accounts within the accounting software
• Check timesheets for accuracy
• Enter data into databases and spreadsheets
• Handle direct deposit requests and data
• Process wage garnishments
• Make adjustments in pay for raises and bonuses and leaves of absence
• Work with Human Resources and other departments to administer group benefits
• Ensure pay records are accurate and up to date
• Ensure tax accounts for various states are set up and being remitted correctly
• Issue ad hoc reports
• Prepare, customize and provide various reports of payroll, benefits, deductions, and timesheet data
• Perform timesheet training for new hires weekly and as requested
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Three or more years of accounting or payroll experience
• Excellent knowledge accounting principles and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and ability to multi-task
• Thorough research and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team on-site in Fredericksburg, VA
• Good research and analysis skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:??

• Unanet GovCon experience
• UKG experience
  

Education:? Bachelors Degree in finance or accounting-related field

Clearance: Applicants selected may be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Travel: None

Benefits & Compensation: At SimVentions, were committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidates experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. Its also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customers success.

Work with Brilliant People

At SimVentions, we dont just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:

• Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.
• Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.
• Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.
• Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.
• Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.
• Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Food: we have a lot of food around here.
• Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Resources: excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Fitness/Well-being: opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.
• Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training options
• What you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive.

Other Perks:

• Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done
• Regular communication (All-Hands, SimV Share, Imagineering Day) to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food
• SimVentions sports teams and workout groups
• Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development
• What you bring to the table

FTAC

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)