Payroll Accountant

Job Overview

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting Team in Huntsville, AL.

• Reviewing timecards for compliance with company policy, federal/state regulations and processing payroll to include analyzing and reconciling payroll records;
• Calculating and processing voluntary deductions and involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments while ensuring compliance of state/federal requirements.
• Preparing and processing weekly, semimonthly, monthly, and quarterly tax payments and tax returns for multiple states while ensuring compliance;
• Preparing month end journal entries.
• Assist with year-end requirements such as W-2 processing.
• Assisting higher level accountants with accounting assignments.
• Must pay exceptional attention to detail, maintain accurate/detailed financial records and be highly organized.
• Must be able to work successfully and meet deadlines under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload.
• Periodic overtime (evenings and weekends), as necessary, is required for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field
• Minimum 1-2 years related experience
• Knowledge of full lifecycle of payroll process
• Proficient knowledge of desktop applications including word processing and Excel
• US Citizenship required;
  Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to start date
• Must be capable of maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Major in Accounting highly desired
• Deltek CostPoint experience

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.