Payroll Processor

Job description:

Payroll Processor \- Government Contracting

*This is not entry\-level payroll. Government experience is required to be considered for this position.*

Location: Fully Remote (U.S. Based)

Employment Type: Full\-Time

Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Processor with government contracting experience to join a fast\-paced, high\-growth organization supporting multi\-state federal programs.

This role is responsible for processing complex, multi\-state payroll across multiple locations and union environments. The ideal candidate understands Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis\-Bacon Act (DBA), union agreements, and fringe benefit compliance and is comfortable operating in a high\-volume, deadline\-driven environment.

*This is not a basic payroll clerk role. We are looking for someone who understands compliance, accrual structures, and government payroll intricacies*

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi\-weekly multi\-state payroll for a distributed workforce
• Administer payroll for government contracts subject to:

o Service Contract Act (SCA)

o Davis\-Bacon Act (DBA)

o Union Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)

• Calculate and reconcile:

o Health \& Welfare (H\&W) fringe accruals

o PTO accruals

o Shift differentials

o Overtime (including blended and weighted OT rates)

o Union dues and benefit contributions

• Ensure accurate wage determinations and prevailing wage compliance
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Process off\-cycle payrolls and adjustments as needed
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support audit requests (DOL, DCAA, union audits, internal reviews)
• Partner with HR and Operations to ensure accurate onboarding, terminations, and pay changes
• Maintain payroll documentation and audit trails

Systems \& Technical Requirements

• Experience with
Paycom required
• Experience with
JAMIS (or other government\-focused ERP) strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including:

o Pivot tables

o VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

o Data reconciliation

o Large dataset analysis

o Accrual tracking

• Comfortable working across payroll, timekeeping, and ERP system

Required Qualifications

• 3\+ years of payroll processing experience
• 2\+ years of payroll experience in a government contracting environment
• Experience processing multi\-state payroll
• Working knowledge of:

o Service Contract Act (SCA)

o Davis\-Bacon Act (DBA)

o Union payroll processing

o Health \& Welfare benefit calculations

• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage high\-volume workload
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines in a fast\-paced environment
• Strong problem\-solving and reconciliation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high\-turnover workforce environments
• Experience processing payroll across multiple job sites or cost centers
• Exposure to DCAA or Department of Labor audit processes
• Experience supporting timekeeping systems tied to government billing

Work Environment

• Fully remote position (U.S. only)
• Fast\-paced, deadline\-driven environment
• High accountability role with compliance impact
• Collaborative finance and operations team

Job Type: Full\-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Government Contracting : 2 years (Required)
• payroll processing : 3 years (Required)
• Paycom: 2 years (Required)
• JAMIS : 2 years (Preferred)
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP: 2 years (Preferred)
• Data Reconciliation : 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote