Payroll Specialist

Nika Solutions - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Rockville, MD

About the position

NIKA Solutions is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join their Accounting and Finance team in Rockville, MD. This role focuses on coordinating all functions related to the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing excellent internal customer service. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and various workplace perks.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple payrolls on independent schedules, including semi-monthly and weekly payrolls.
• Enter new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefits into Paycom.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining updates in employee status changes and deductions.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit reports for Local Union benefits monthly.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review business-related expense accounts to ensure proper funding and authorization.
• Create and maintain reports in Paycom.
• Prepare and remit federal, state, and local payroll tax reports timely.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Manage employee paid time off accruals and usage.
• Communicate with Paycom and Accounting Team to ensure proper timing of scheduled activities.
• Provide high level of internal customer service for payroll-related inquiries.
• Responsible for companywide communications related to payroll functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; Associate's Degree required.
• 3-8 years of experience in payroll, ideally in Government Contracting.
• Experience with Paycom is required; Unanet experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Excel and Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Experience with CBA / DBA / SCA payroll is preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff members regarding payroll matters.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and support multiple business locations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CBA / DBA / SCA payroll is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Free parking
• Snacks provided