Payroll Supervisor Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2025-19544)

Description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, including FLSA, IRS guidelines, and DCAA/FAR compliance.
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP or SAP.
• Experience in the government contracting industry is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Costpoint & Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  
  

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process, including preparation, processing, and reconciliation of payroll for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as specific requirements for government contractors.
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, ensuring accurate and efficient performance. 
• Maintain compliance with DCAA, FAR, and other regulatory requirements related to payroll in government contracting.
• Handle payroll-related audits and provide necessary documentation and reports.
• Administer payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual filings, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Manage garnishments, levies and other payroll deductions
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure proper integration of payroll, benefits, and accounting systems.
• Reconcile Benefit contributions and manage payment process semi-monthly
• Reconcile and Process Timesheet Corrections
• Reconcile and Process Leave Adjustments
• Manage garnishments, tax levies, and other deductions in accordance with legal guidelines.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, ensuring employee satisfaction and accuracy.
• Maintain payroll system updates and integrations to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Work with internal employees and resolving issues/concerns daily
• Organization skills are critical – SPA is an extremely high volume fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently on tasks while delivering high-quality and accurate results or data.
• Lead and mentor payroll team members to ensure high quality performance and professional growth
• Identify and assist in areas for process improvement
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Must maintain availability during critical deadlines and payroll processing, even within a flexible schedule, to ensure timely collaboration and task completion.