Payroll Specialist – Deltek Costpoint and ADP Required (Remote)

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

ZemiTek is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our growing team. This full-time position requires a professional with a strong background in high volume, multi-state payroll processing, particularly with Deltek Costpoint (8.2) and ADP’s Workforce Now. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting on a team with all aspects of payroll processing for our multi-state organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional to showcase their skills and make a significant impact within our company. 

Location: Remote 

Work Schedule: Full-time 

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 a year with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

• Process multi-state payroll using Deltek CostPoint and ADP. 

• Verify time sheets, calculate wages, overtime, and leave accruals. 

• Ensure timecards are approved, meet deadlines and upload hours into ADP.   

• Maintain and update payroll systems and ensure adherence to timekeeping practices. 

• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII).  Work with ADP’s Smart Compliance to set up new state withholdings and unemployment accounts.  Ensure accuracy and compliance.  

• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports for internal and external use. 

• Generate payroll journal entries for posting to general ledger, and support audits. 

• Develop internal control systems to ensure data integrity. 

• Resolve payroll issues and respond to employee inquiries. 

• Train staff on payroll systems and procedures. 

• Participate in payroll system upgrades and testing. 

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. 

• Document payroll procedures. 

• Perform accounts payable tasks and reconcile credit cards. 

• Assist with reconciliations of payroll accruals, and PTO (Paid Time Off) accrual entries and balances for the Company.  

• Address accounting issues and support financial reporting. 

• Respond to payroll and financial inquiries. 

• Assist with annual audits and support the accounting team. 

• Enhance accounting systems and workflows. 

• High School Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years payroll/accounting experience or a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience in accounting experience. 

• Extensive knowledge of Deltek/Costpoint and ADP a MUST 

• Extensive experience processing payroll on a semi-monthly basis as well as out-of-cycle payrolls. 

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

• Strong financial analysis skills. 

• Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and best practices. 

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong Preference for experience in government contracting payroll compliance. 

ZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@zemitek.com.

ZemiTek embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.