Payroll Administrator

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is looking for a full-time payroll administrator. This position is located at the ARS home office in Beavercreek, OH.

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners.

We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

• Processes and analyzes payroll, general ledger accounts entry, creates on-going month-end, quarterly, and year-end organization reports, and performs other related duties as assigned
• Audits payroll information for accuracy
• Conduct tax with holdings, wage garnishments, and voluntary deductions
• Sets up company accounts in new states of employment
• Maintains knowledge of rules and laws which govern the payroll administration practices
• Ensures timely Quarterly tax filings through payroll system.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Assists with internal and external audits of wage and hour, labor and benefits information.
• Reviews and processes payroll adjustments
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal, state and local wage and hour laws, and corporate policy.
• Fields and responds to payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies as required
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a US citizen
• 5 years’ experience in payroll
• Manage multiple, on-going, and high priority assignments at the same time
• Experience working payroll in numerous states and jurisdictions across the United States
• Experience processing payroll in Ulti Pro/UKG Pro (desired)
• Work well in MS Office (especially: Excel, Office 365 and SharePoint)
• Experience with Deltek (desired)

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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