Payroll Administrator II

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

The Payroll Administrator II compiles payroll data to process and maintain payroll records. Participates in other functions such as cash flow, bank reconciliations, audit preparation, and back-up support to other roles.

This position includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Processes payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and union dues from time sheets and other records.
• Prepares computer input forms, processes data into computer files, and computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
• Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Records data concerning the transfer of employees between departments.
• Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.
• Prepares and processes periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BS Degree in accounting from an accredited university preferred. Three years of accounting experience. Experience in government contracting is preferred. Ability to demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality a must. Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Deltek software (GCS, Costpoint, Time and Expense) and Microsoft Office products. Proficiency in MS Excel is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Deltek GCS Payroll system;
Timesheet tracking software;
Microsoft Office software, Excel at the intermediate level and Word at the expert level.

There are no certifications, licenses, or registrations required for this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…