Payroll Specialist / Senior Analyst

Payroll Specialist / Senior Analyst
Manassas, VA / Open to remote
3 Months - Contract to hire
Job Description:
Aurora is seeking a Payroll Specialist / Senior Analyst in the Accounting Department based in Manassas, Virginia. This position will serve as the Payroll Specialist for AFS responsible for processing payroll for 800+ employees within a multistate environment. Responsibilities will include ensuring completion of weekly timesheets, communicating with Human Resource to ensure accurate processing of payroll through ADP (including quarterly and year end reporting), recording payroll entries into our ERP system (SAP byDesign), reconciling payroll general ledger accounts, and participating in payroll related audits. A successful candidate will be able to perform in a high pace diverse environment with excellent communication skills. This position will report directly to the Aurora Flight Sciences Controller.
Minimum Requirements
10+ years of relevant experience in payroll
4 to 6 years of experience with ADP
Must be a US Person
Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
bility to meet strict deadlines, multi-task, and extreme attention to detail is essential
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills, work ethics, and team player
High degree of professionalism
bility to deal sensitively with confidential material
bility to interface well with a variety of employees at all levels
Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills, with an emphasis on Excel
Experience in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
Outstanding data entry skills
Desired Requirements
Payroll Specialist Certification
DP Workforce Now experience
Meet and uphold Certified Payroll Professional criteria
Mastery of internal controls
SAP ByDesign experience desired
Experience using accounting software
Remarkable analytical, quantitative and social skills