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Athena Services International is hiring for the position of Payroll Admin for our corporate office in Bethesda, MD. 

 

Any interested candidates must be individuals of unquestionable integrity who display a mature attitude and exercise good judgment. 

 

The Payroll Admin is responsible for processing biweekly payroll and is a PT position. Valiant/Trackforce experience is a plus!

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Scheduling and Payroll software (Valiant) maintenance, including setting up post times, entering pay rates, and setting up earning and deduction codes

• Review time and attendance data entered into the system by site supervisors

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees, with the ability to handle a growth in the workforce

• Adhere to employee wage and fringe benefits in contract Collective Bargaining Agreements or Area Wage Determinations

• Calculation and distribution of employee’s Health and Welfare and Pension earnings

• Manage and produce various reports to send to site supervisors or benefits vendors including paid leave accruals, H&W earnings, pension earnings, 401k deferrals, and union dues

 

EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: Knowledge of general office equipment; Microsoft Office, payroll, and accounting software proficiency; excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel and formula functions. Valiant/Trackforce experience is a plus!

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Ability to perform duties autonomously with little direct supervision

• 2+ years of experience in Payroll, Valiant experience a plus

• Knowledge of government contracting and Service Contract Act a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff and the public

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must have courteous telephone manner

• Understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance

• Good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures

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WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands):

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks.

• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

• Independent work atmosphere, with little guidance to complete regular tasks

• Regular computer usage

• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.

           

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TO APPLY: Enthusiastic, qualified applicants must:

 

Submit a professional cover letter and resume to hr@athena-si.com

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