Job Description
Join a mission-driven team where your work directly impacts federal operations. Apex Federal Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Federal Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team in Seattle, Washington. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation and unique daily pay options for our valued employees, ensuring you have access to your earnings when you need them most.
In this role, you will serve as the critical link between our federal clients and their workforce, ensuring accurate and timely compensation while maintaining strict compliance with federal regulations. If you have a knack for numbers, a passion for public service, and seek a stable career with daily pay flexibility, we want to hear from you.
Why Choose Apex Federal Solutions?
- Daily Pay Options: Access your earnings daily, not just bi-weekly.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
- Professional Growth: Clear pathways for advancement within the government contracting sector.
- Remote/Hybrid Flexibility: Options for hybrid work environments in Seattle.
Apply today to start your journey with us.
Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile weekly and monthly federal payrolls with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring all timesheets, leave requests, and deductions are correctly applied.
- Ensure strict compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DOD FAR Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific payroll policies.
- Manage complex pay calculations, including locality pay adjustments, overtime, hazard pay, and special allowances for federal employees.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax documents (W-2s), and payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify errors and prevent future discrepancies.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to update employee records and ensure data integrity within the HRIS system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources, or equivalent work experience in a federal environment.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably within the federal government or a government contracting firm.
- Deep understanding of the General Schedule (GS) Pay Scale and federal labor laws.
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Kronos) and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll issues to non-financial staff.