Payroll Labor Accountant

Employer
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Nov 01, 2024
Closes
Nov 05, 2024
Ref
2835420351
Role Type
Accountant
Role Level
Intermediate
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Work Mode
Hybrid
Employment Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Overview:
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Systems Planning and Analysis is searching for a Payroll Labor Accountant. The Company is experiencing a high rate of growth and needs a leader to come and create scalable processes for a larger organization. This role requires excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as well as experience managing a team of individuals.

Responsibilities:
Expected Contributions and Responsibilities

Manage compliance of all Payroll and Timekeeping with GAAP, CAS, and the FAR

Manage the maintenance and documentation of proper controls and policies related to timekeeping and payroll with the Controller

Manage the bi-monthly payroll functions including full execution of the payroll and related processes, as well as experience in a company with multiple states as well as international payroll

Ensure employee payroll records are accurately maintained in the respective systems

Assist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission and own Schedule L

Assist in the annual budget process and provide support as necessary

Ensure all audit requests are provided timely and accurately from the Payroll team

Review and maintain the monthly reconciliation of all respective general ledger accounts and resolve variances timely

Manage a team of individuals with varied backgrounds to optimal performance

Perform account research and ad-hoc accounting/reporting/administrative tasks

Collaborate with the HR team to manage the annual 401K audit from a Payroll perspective

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
10+ years Accounting experience, including managing others

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Government contracting and Deltek Costpoint experience

Knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR and control understanding

Strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail

Actively focuses on team development and growth

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate high level of integrity, professionalism including teamwork

Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and short deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment

Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization

Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning and development with their team

Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills

Location

This position will be hybrid based at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.