Mantech

ManTech seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team in Herndon, VA.

The Payroll Accountant will be a key contributor to the accurate and timely processing of payroll within a dynamic government contracting environment. This role demands a mid-level understanding of complex payroll regulations, particularly those related to government contracts, including prevailing wage requirements and multi-state taxation. The Payroll Accountant will handle mid-level payroll tasks, provide mid-level payroll guidance, and ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process off-cycle checks (e.g., terminations) efficiently and accurately, ensuring timely payments.

• Review termination reports, calculate, and process final pay in strict adherence to state regulations. Maintain accurate employee records by reviewing and resolving address changes.

• Assist in the payroll and labor distribution reconciliation processes to ensure accurate cost allocation. Manage and resolve payroll-related tickets promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Accurately process and manage garnishments, levies, and court-ordered deductions.

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements for enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Assist in the testing and implementation of new payroll systems and technologies. Develop and maintain comprehensive payroll documentation and procedures.

• Interpret and apply company payroll policies (time, leave, etc.) to ensure accurate processing and resolve related issues.

• Manage diverse payroll records, process payroll inputs, and audit tax regulations and reciprocity rules. Resolve complex timekeeping discrepancies and provide guidance on timekeeping policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field and at least 2 or more years of progressive payroll experience, with significant experience in a government contracting environment.

• Proven experience with multi-state payroll processing and tax compliance.

• Proficiency in payroll software and timekeeping systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint and Workday).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Proven experience with multi-state payroll processing and tax compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• No clearance is required. US Citizenship is required.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.