Payroll Specialist

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic and high performing team. This position manages the biweekly 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.

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!

What You Will Do:

• Assist in developing and/or maintaining payroll related policies and procedures.
• Enter, maintain, and/or process 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.
• Support HR and work with 3rd-party payroll processing company to help ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Process bi-weekly payrolls.
• Help to maintain personnel data within payroll and accounting systems.
• Help to address and resolve employee issues relating to payroll.
• Prepare any required payroll related reports and assist the HR team with external reporting where needed.
• Work with an accounting team regarding the payment of employee expense reports.
• Assist the 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.

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 Microsoft 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 solving.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• 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.

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:

BGS 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.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.