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Payroll Manager - Reston, VA

Bowman Consulting
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026
Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our team in Reston, VA. This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Manage payroll function to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and applicable taxes, in compliance with government regulations.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

  • Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At The Operational And Company Level

  • Ensure timely submission of timesheets.
  • Create ad hoc reports on earnings, taxes and deductions as required by management.

Do the Work

  • Process and reconcile payroll on a biweekly basis.
  • Prepare and issue paychecks.
  • Follow up on submission of timesheets.
  • Calculate and audit timesheets and make corrections as necessary.
  • Establish and maintain payroll files in accordance with audit requirements.
  • Maintain records of leave and nontaxable wages.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
  • Research payroll tax issues and manage tax applications.
  • Process new hires, terminations, manual/out of cycle checks, bonuses, salary adjustments, garnishments, and new hire state reporting.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts related to payroll.
  • Create basic ad-hoc reports on earnings, taxes and deductions as required by management.

Success Metrics and Competencies

  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
  • High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
  • Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
  • Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
  • Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
  • Eight or more (8 ) years of experience handling computerized, multi-state payroll administration (preferably in house) and knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in a multi-state environment.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills in reporting, data analysis, data manipulation, pivot tables.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
  • Experience with UKG Pro and Deltek Vision strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FAR, Labor and Payroll Laws.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

  • Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
  • Mobility around an office environment.
  • Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
  • Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
  • Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.

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