Associate Payroll Accountant

Associate Payroll Accountant (Remote) Company Context Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC—operating under the FALCATA brand—is a defense technology company with more than 50 years of experience providing technical services and solutions to U.Government customers. The company supports mission-critical capabilities across airborne sensors and ISR, electronic warfare, precision weapons, radar, air and missile defense, space, and intelligence and information systems. FALCATA is currently seeking an Associate Payroll Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and compliant processing, accounting, and reporting of payroll for a workforce that may include exempt and non‑exempt employees. This position will ensure that all payroll activities adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and internal company policies, supporting both direct labor and indirect labor cost allocations. Semimonthly Payroll Processing Assist with the semi-monthly payroll cycle from timecard collection through final payroll processing and reporting. Assist with processing payroll using ADP and Deltek Costpoint, ensuring accurate and timely transmission of payroll information between systems. Review payroll inputs for completeness and accuracy prior to each payroll run. Validate regular hours, overtime, PTO, holiday pay, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll-related transactions. Review payroll registers and exception reports and investigate discrepancies before payroll is finalized. Assist with coordination of payroll processing deadlines with HR, Accounting, managers, and employees. Assist with processing payroll adjustments, corrections, retroactive payments, off-cycle payments, and other special payroll transactions as needed. Assist with the reconciliation of payroll-related accounts and reports between ADP, Costpoint, the general ledger, and other applicable systems. Review employee timecards for completeness, accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies. Ensure employees charge time to the appropriate projects, contracts, indirect activities, cost centers, and charge codes. Ensure timely correction of timekeeping errors before payroll processing. Partner with Program Finance, Accounting, and Contracts as necessary to address timekeeping issues affecting government contracts. Assist with establishing payroll records and employee information in ADP, Costpoint, and related systems. Ensure new employees are properly set up with the appropriate payroll, tax, organizational, cost-center, project, and timekeeping information. Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure employee data is complete and accurate before the employee's first payroll. Support onboarding activities related to payroll, timekeeping, direct deposit, tax withholding, deductions, and payroll policies. Assist with maintaining, and delivering timekeeping training materials and sessions for new hires, ensuring employees understand timesheet submission requirements, labor-charging procedures, deadlines, and applicable company, DCAA, and government-contract compliance requirements. Provide new employees with guidance regarding timekeeping requirements, payroll procedures, pay schedules, and employee self-service tools. Ensure employee changes such as promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leave status, and terminations are accurately reflected in payroll systems. Payroll Tax Compliance Ensure timely and accurate compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements. Review payroll tax filings, deposits, and reports for accuracy and completeness. Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and regulations and coordinate implementation of required changes. Assist with the coordination with ADP and external tax service providers regarding payroll tax filings and compliance matters. Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and employee tax issues. Maintain appropriate documentation supporting payroll tax filings and payments. Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, tax reporting, reconciliations, and employee inquiries. Ensure appropriate tax treatment of taxable wages, fringe benefits, bonuses, reimbursements, and other compensation. Policies and Procedures Assist with maintenance, and periodically assist with updating payroll policies, procedures, and process documentation. Follow standardized procedures for payroll processing, timekeeping, employee setup, payroll changes, deductions, corrections, and reconciliations. Assist with maintenance of documented payroll calendars, processing deadlines, approval requirements, and escalation procedures. Payroll Records & Documentation Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential payroll and tax records in accordance with company retention requirements and applicable laws. Maintain records supporting payroll calculations, tax filings, employee changes, deductions, timekeeping adjustments, and payroll reconciliations. Ensure appropriate confidentiality and protection of employee payroll and personal information. Follow appropriate procedures for document retention and destruction. Internal Controls & Audit ~ Follow internal control procedures over payroll and timekeeping processes.

~ Perform periodic reviews of payroll reports, payroll changes, and other control activities.

~ Support internal and external audits involving payroll, timekeeping, employee records, and payroll taxes.

~ Work with Internal Audit, Accounting, HR, and external auditors to address findings and implement corrective actions.

~ Support compliance with applicable government-contracting requirements and company policies related to labor charging and payroll.

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. ~ High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling employee compensation and personal information.

Experience working for a government contractor, defense contractor, aerospace company, or other highly regulated organization. Experience with Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense and Payroll. Experience supporting DCAA, DCMA, or other government audits. Experience supporting internal and external audits. Experience with multi-state payroll and complex organizational structures. including 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class

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This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.