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Senior Payroll Administrator

SciTec
Princeton, USA
Senior · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer the full payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant multi-state payroll processing.
  • Review, enter, maintain, and audit payroll data within ADP and other HRIS systems to ensure accurate employee records.
  • Reconcile ADP payroll data with Costpoint Accounting System and prepare bi-weekly general ledger payroll entries and monthly accruals.
  • Ensure proper payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions and withholdings.
  • Maintain payroll documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Ensure confidentiality of employee payroll information.
  • Collaborate with HR to properly administer, process, and pay all employee leaves of absence, including disability and Family Medical Leave.
  • Process benefit and employment status changes to ensure accurate payroll reflection.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of payroll policies and procedures.
  • Review and reconcile quarterly payroll tax filings.
  • Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll legislation and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, system issues, and data irregularities.
  • Support automation, system upgrades, and process improvements related to payroll operations.
  • Administer and process RSU vesting events, including tax withholdings, payroll reporting, and coordination with the company’s equity platform.
  • Ensure accurate and timely integration of equity transactions into payroll and accounting systems.
  • Partner with Accounting, HR, and external equity administrators to reconcile RSU activity and support stock-based compensation reporting.
  • Maintain documentation and compliance related to payroll and equity compensation for audits, financial, and compliance reporting.
  • Assist with special projects and other related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Minimum 4 years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of multi-state payroll fundamentals
  • Public company experience required
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (Workday and ADP preferred)
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve system related discrepancies and complex payroll issues
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Detail oriented with strong problem solving, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Candidates who have the following skills will be preferred
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar GovCon-specific
  • Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment

Benefits

  • SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid dental insurance
  • 100% company paid vision insurance
  • 100% company paid life insurance
  • 100% company paid long-term disability insurance
  • 100% company paid hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Annual profit-sharing plan
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay
  • Flexible work hours
  • The pay range for this position is $97,000-$128,000/ year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills This is not a guarantee of compensation.
  • SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (Workday and ADP preferred)
  • Candidates who have the following skills will be preferred

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