Payroll Accountant

Overview

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Payroll Accountant who plays an important role within the Accounting and Finance organization, ensuring seamless payroll operations across assigned pay cycles—from day-to-day processing to off-cycle runs. You’ll be the go-to person for delivering accurate, timely payroll while maintaining compliance across taxes, PTO, and leave records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in Costpoint, ADP, and California payroll regulations.

• Payroll and Tax
• Process regular and off-cycle payrolls, including auditing, reporting, and filing with a high degree of accuracy. Handle calculations such as overtime, shift differentials, and other specialized pay structures.
• Accurately apply union agreements and pay rules.
• Ensure compliance with California payroll regulations, as well as federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Research, reconcile, and support payroll tax compliance, including complex and multi-jurisdictional taxation scenarios.
• Enter payroll journal entries into the CostPoint accounting system, and prepare additional journal entries as needed during month-end reconciliation.
• Provide highly organized, confidential support to employees and stakeholders on payroll, tax, and leave-related inquiries while maintaining thorough documentation.
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a Gov Con environment with a solid understanding of California regulations, union payroll rules, and SCA pay requirements.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, ADP Workforce Now, and ADP Workforce Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have prior payroll accounting and payroll journal entry experience with Union and SCA.
• Experience processing large payrolls (900+ employees) in California and familiarity with the state’s rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

• Professional certification such as APA Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Ability to work on-site with flexibility for hybrid scheduling
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel

• The anticipated salary range the Employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,000 – $100,000 annually

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. The company emphasizes a diversified workforce and growth opportunities, with recognition as a Great Place to Work and inclusion on local “Best Places to Work” lists.

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Pay Transparency Notice:
Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.