Payroll Administrator

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to provide support to Edgewater Federal Solutions located in Frederick, MD.

Responsibilities include:

• Process Semi-Monthly & Bi-weekly payrolls accurately, timely and confidentially for approximately 600 employees.
• Process Off Cycle Checks as needed.
• Review timesheets for accuracy, DCAA compliance, and proper recording of time.
• Reviews payroll registers for accurate benefit deductions, tax deductions and any other relevant information.
• Perform Payroll audits to ensure accuracy of all data in the HRIS system.
• Research and respond to garnishment notifications and comply with withholding requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and backup documentation to support payroll operations.
• Ensures that the payroll company has the appropriate tax state withholding accounts open.

• Ensures that the proper withholding SUI and WC states are open and closed as employees are hired and/or terminated.
• Process payroll related journal entries.
• Research and resolve all tax notices from federal, state and local agencies.
• Complete multiple worksite reporting and respond to various state employment surveys i.e. BLS, OEWS
• Review and reconcile year-end W-2 information and quarterly 941’s.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.
• Respond to employee questions and requests in a courteous and timely manner by both phone and email.
• Perform and assist with other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting or related field.
• Sound knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices, taxes and reporting requirements for US.
• 3-5 Years of Payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• FPC or CPP Certification

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with Unanet
• Experience with Paylocity
• Experience with US Government Contracting Industry
• Experience with SCA employees
• Knowledgeable in DCAA compliance and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be self-motivated, be flexible and adaptable, work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, intellectually curious, Logical thinking.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Additional benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Computer Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD.  The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 and 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law.  #LI-SS1