Job Abstract

Are you a highly motivated Payroll Assistant and do you want to join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals? Then come aboard as AMERICAN SYSTEMS' next Payroll Assistant! 

As a Payroll Assistant you will:

• Support a National Priority Program where no two days will be the same
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP)

A Week in a life of a payroll Assistant

• Independently processes weekly, correction-run payrolls to completion.

• Processing includes validation of weekly timesheet, computing employees leave accruals and computing pay in accordance with Fair labor Standard Act (FLSA), data analytics, computing overtime, Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis Bacon Act (DBA), computing employee allowances, Flexible leave, etc.

• Responsible for complying with certified payroll requirements and reporting requirements.
• Handles garnishments responses to include set-up and payments, making child support payments and weekly payroll withholding tax payments to appropriate agencies in over 40 states.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll-related matters, monitors the payroll email box.
• Manages and validate employee state and local tax set-up
• Manages opening and closing labor, leave and payroll periods within the Deltek system.
• Interprets and enforces established payroll related policies, procedures, and regulations in adherence to company policy.
• Responsibility includes going into the office on a regular basis to check payroll mailbox and print and make check and various payroll documents.
• Play a key role in Year-end in preparation that includes printing W-2’s and stuffing employee copies for over 1,500 employees.
• Assists with various task as they relate to payroll.

• High School Degree or equivalent. 
• Prior experience in payroll and basic knowledge of payroll processes.
• Detail oriented excellent, organizational skills the ability to handle confidential and sensitive payroll information.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with payroll software and MS Office applications such as excel and word. 
• At least 3-4 years of experience needed. 

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 
• Washington Post Best Workplaces, 

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS: EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $55,000.00- 60,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.