Payroll Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Oak Ridge, TN - Oak Ridge, TN

Remote Type

Hybrid

Position Type

Full Time Hybrid

Description

Boston Government Services is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support BGS in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Boston Government Services (BGS) is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture!At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

BGS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic and high performing team. This position manages the bi-weekly processing of payroll and other payroll related functions of BGS. The Payroll Specialist role requires a high level of accuracy and strong knowledge of tax and wage laws and reports to the Controller.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and/or maintain payroll related policies and procedures.

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for BGS Consolidated companies.

• Help to maintain personnel data within payroll and accounting systems.

• Help to address and resolve employee issues relating to payroll within BGS HR team.

• Prepare any required payroll related reports and assist HR team with external reporting where needed.

• Work with accounting team regarding the payment of employee expense reports.

• Assist accounting team in the reconciliation of payroll related general ledger balances.

• Assist with the gathering of data and records for regulatory audits as needed.

• Other duties and special project as assigned.

  *This position is a Hybrid Work arrangement. Days reporting into our Oak Ridge, TN office will be required, with the flexibility to work remotely other days.

Qualifications

You Have:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in payroll related position.

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting is preferred.

• ADP, Paycom, and/or Unanet experience a plus.

  Ideally, You Will Bring:

• Proficient in MS Office products and strong Excel skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong drive and initiative to follow through with pending issues and meet deadlines.

• Must have excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and a collaborative approach within a team environment.

• Attention to detail, and ability to analyze and problem solve.

  Benefits:

  BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

  EEO:

  Boston Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.