What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at Strategic Solutions Unlimited?
Strategic Solutions Unlimited, Inc. (SSU) is a strategically focused, innovative organization that provides world class services and customizable modular construction to our government and commercial clients. We are a solutions-based company, that is veteran owned and operated by military-minded professionals with decades of special operations and intelligence experience. Our team is dedicated to supporting the needs of the warfighter, providing services to both government organizations and the commercial sector. Domestically or internationally, SSU provides our client a large business experience as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
SSU is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the Paychex platform within the Accounting Department. This role is responsible for system configuration, user support, troubleshooting, integration with financial systems, and ensuring accurate payroll processing and data integrity. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting or payroll, a deep understanding of Paychex Flex (or related modules), and experience supporting enterprise systems in a business environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Update Unanet with new Employees and answer employee questions on Unanet
- Update Paychex with new Employees and answer employee questions on Paychex
- Update SAP with new Employees and answer employee questions on SAP
- Review SAP reports for payroll reimbursement and assist employees with expense report submission
- Manage employee expenses using SAP and ensuring proper integration of those expenses into the payroll system.
- Review Withholding requirement – new state enrollments for payroll withholding and tax notices for payroll
- Process PAFs for new hires, bonuses, terminations
- Review timesheets – ensure employees have proper charge codes available
- Process Certified Payrolls (if applicable)
- Ensures the updating of the organization’s payroll procedures
- Ensure withholding are correct
Qualifications:
Required:
- 2 years of experience with Paychex systems (e.g., Paychex Flex, Time & Attendance).
- Solid understanding of payroll principles, accounting practices, and tax compliance.
- Experience with accounting systems integration and data mapping.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
- Experience in a systems administrator role or similar technical support position.
- Familiarity with other HRIS/payroll systems and data flows (e.g., ADP, Workday).
- Knowledge of APIs or data export/import tools for financial reporting.
SSU 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
To apply for this job email your details to resumes@ssuinc.us