Payroll Specialist I

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary Thales Defense & Security Inc., is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, sonar signal processing, acoustic training systems, and open architecture system and software integration. The venture focuses on emerging areas in the undersea warfare domain where the customer has identified mission-critical needs. For additional information about Advanced Acoustic Concepts, please visit our website at: http://www.aaccorp.com.

Job Title: Payroll Specialist I

Job Location: Great River, NY or Washington, DC

Position Summary

• Under direction process payroll including balancing and reconciling all payroll figures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll including balancing and reconciling all payroll figures thru Costpoint and ADP Workforce Now systems
• Verify payroll, including entering any exceptions such as overtime, personal time, sick time, vacation time, garnishes, etc.
• Prepare reports as required
• Balance direct deposit payroll data
• May prepare wire transfer request forms for all payrolls
• Balance all yearend W-2 data, including gross wages, taxes, 941’s
• Answer payroll inquiries from a variety of sources including employees, management, banks, governmental agencies etc.
• May prepare journal entries as needed to book payroll to general ledger
• Coordinate with HR and Timekeeping on new hires, employee changes, terminations, rate changes, etc. in Costpoint
• Knowledge of proper taxation of employer/employee paid benefits and ensuring calculations are compliant with local, state, and federal tax laws
• Experienced with Sarbanes-Oxley ensuring proper segregation of duties taking place
• Work involves sensitive and confidential information; discretion is essential
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Work with Timekeeping on exporting and importing files within Costpoint system.
• Review and make necessary suggestions on improving the payroll process and flow
• Assist with writing up payroll narratives and procedures
• Register and respond to tax notifications from Federal, State, and local agencies
• Manage payroll checklist, update manuals, and organize saved payroll documentation

Years of Experience and Education Level 

• 2+ years of related experience, High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and ADP Workforce Now
• Knowledge of payroll business procedures and principles
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws that pertain to the payment of wages

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (up to 20 lbs.): up to 25% of time
• Walking: up to 25% of time
• Climbing, Bending, Standing, Stooping: up to 10% of time
• Sitting: up to 75% of time
• Travel: up to 10% of time

We offer a full spectrum of benefits including healthcare benefits, paid time off, holidays, tuition assistance, life insurance, short/long term disability and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility or requirements. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a matching percentage. This position is also eligible for a bonus plan in addition to the base pay range listed above.  AAC works on a 9/80 compressed schedule whereby employees work 80 hours in 2 weeks with every other Friday off.

The salary range of this position is $50,852.00 to $66,108.00.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement for a new hire, promotion, or job transfer, and may be modified in the future. Actual base rate may vary depending on a variety of factors including relevant experience, education, specialized/key skills, certifications, departmental budgets, market demands, geographic location, and other relevant, job-related factors.

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal and state laws. AAC is an E-Verify employer.