Summary:

Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is seeking to hire a highly motivated and analytical thinker, to fill a Payroll Specialist position.  The position is located at our Corporate Office in Annandale, VA.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintain Deltek Costpoint Time and Expense module
• Maintain employee master file within Deltek Costpoint
• Process semi-monthly payroll utilizing Costpoint interface with ADP; manage and perform all phases of the payroll process, from timesheet collection, review, and edits prior to transmitting payroll to a third party-processor
• Maintain employee timesheets, labor charging profiles, and Leave tables in Costpoint Time and Expense
• Provide timesheet training and guidance to new and existing employees
• Monitor electronic timesheets, contact department supervisors for any missed timesheets and/or corrections required
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure employee data is entered accurately
• Review downloaded information for completeness and accuracy
• Compile payroll data (wages, garnishments, PTO/Sick leave, insurance, 401(k) deductions, and SCA compliance 
• Maintain accounting records in Costpoint including labor distribution, timesheet history, leave balances.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Federal, State and Local payroll regulations and taxation, including those related to employee benefits
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting (W-2, 941) for federal and multiple state agencies are filed accurately and on time
• Ensure tax entities are filed appropriately
• Assist and support various audits (Year-End, Workers Compensation, 401K, and Labor)
• Represent the Payroll Department at new hire orientation
• Other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be considered
• Must have experience using Deltek Costpoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Federal Government contracting and SCA reporting
• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have in-depth knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and ADP
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees
• Proficient using Microsoft office applications; advanced Excel skill level
• A proven track record in working collaboratively as part of a team, and meeting deadlines
• Must be ethical, flexible, and hardworking

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Central Research is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please call 703-382-1970. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact our recruiting office at (703) 382-1363. This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.  This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Company.