Payroll Specialist - Remote

**Department:** Accounting

**Location:**

Text code PAYROLL to 202-915-6712 to apply!

Since 2009, MindPoint Group has been the cybersecurity firm of choice for the most security-conscious US federal agencies and commercial enterprises.

We're proud to be one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies in the country. With several -Best Places to Work- awards under our belts, we have a diverse employee-focused culture, accessibility, and communication between all levels and departments, and over 4 stars in reviews on Glassdoor.

Come be a part of what we're building. We use our award-winning recruitment process to seek the most skilled, experienced, and driven information security consulting experts in the industry, while simultaneously empowering applicants to determine if MindPoint Group is the right fit for them. We are profoundly invested in selecting the right people to join our team and are equally driven to expand and develop careers long-term.

With positions throughout the US, a role at MindPoint Group promises you:

+ An opportunity to work within one of the most diverse DC-based organizations

+ Generous tuition and professional development reimbursements

+ Mentorship opportunities with leaders focused on your growth

+ Competitive benefits like 401k matching, 11 federal holidays, etc.

+ And more!

**Job Description**

MindPoint Group, LLC has an exciting opportunity to join the finance and accounting team. As the Payroll Specialist, you are responsible for the fundamental aspects of MPG-s payroll processing and recordkeeping, including recording financial transactions, managing accounts, and account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. We are looking for a knowledgeable **Payroll Specialist** to process and manage the company-s payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments. A payroll specialist is able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency. They are good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information. They also have great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives. The goal is to ensure personnel receives the correct compensation in a timely manner.

**What you get to do every day:**

Payroll:

+ Gather information on hours worked for each employee

+ Calculate the correct amount of payroll, incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses, etc. with assistance of a computer system

+ Process off-cycle payrolls as they arise

+ Process any payroll related activities, including tax reports, voluntary deduction reports, and expense reimbursement

+ Ensure accurate processing of employee expense reports and timely payment distribution

+ Keep track of rate changes, wages, and new hire information

+ Prepare reports for upper management and accounting department.

+ Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and management

+ Create payroll journal entries for management review

+ Maintain payroll related tickets within the company ticketing system.

Accounts Payable:

+ Assist with the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.

+ Send remittance to customers after each payment batch.

+ Maintain vendor folders in SharePoint for each payment batch

Other duties but are not limited to:

+ Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner

+ Assist with audit requests by preparing supporting schedules and documentation

+ Monitor aging accounts and coordinate collection efforts

**Qualifications**

****US Citizenship required****

**What skills are required?**

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Minimum three (3) years of proven experience as a payroll specialist

+ Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices

+ Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations in the field

+ Must have experience with journal entries and reconciling

+ Must have experience with processing off-cycle payrolls as they arise

+ Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software (e.g. ADP Total Source) and databases

+ Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality

+ Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

+ Demonstrated intermediate user-level proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

+ Experience with Unanet similar accounting software

+ Ability to quickly comprehend processes and learn systems and tools

+ Ability to execute data mining and analysis and present those findings

+ Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communications skills

**What is ideal?**

+ BS/BA in business, accounting or relevant field is a plus but not required

+ Accounts payable experience

+ Government contracting experience desired

**Additional Information**

+ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

+ Compensation is unique to each candidate, and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $50-60k. This does not guarantee a specific salary, as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

+ Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!

+ MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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_Are you interested in a posted job opportunity but may not check all of the -boxes- for desired qualifications? If so, we encourage you to apply! Our commitment to sustain and champion an inclusive and dynamic community of employees is a high priority!_

Text code PAYROLL to 202-915-6712 to apply!