Payrolls Specialist/ Accounts Receivable Specialist Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Position Description SummaryAPT Research is hiring aPayroll/Accounts Payableemployee in Huntsville, AL headquarters office as a hybrid position.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll processes. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll processing, a keen eye for detail, and strong organizational skills.

A-P-T Research, Inc. (Analysis, Planning, Test, Research, or “APT”) is an employee-owned, small business established in 1990 with headquarters in Huntsville, AL, and multiple domestic sites including significant presences in Florida and Texas. APT provides safety and mission assurance (SMA) focused specialty engineering services to government and industry partners. We are committed to continually providing state-of-the-art expertise and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction..Key Responsibilities•

Payroll Processing:

Accurately process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including the calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions•

Compliance:

Ensure payroll practices comply with federal and state regulations and company policies•

Record Keeping:

Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements•

Reporting:

Prepare payroll reports, including tax filings, wage summaries, and other required documentation•

Audits:

Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll information and documentation•

Problem Resolution:

Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies in a timely manner•

System Management:

Utilize payroll software to process payroll and manage employee records•

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance payroll operationsDetailed Responsibilities

• Process employee leave and reconcile balances
• Remit payroll taxes
• File payroll tax returns
• File sales and use taxes
• Upload 401k contributions to Fidelity and reconcile balances
• Update deferral changes in Costpoint
• Process check runs and ACH payments for upload to bank
• Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements
• Reconcile benefit invoices
• Review new hire data in Costpoint
• Set up employee banking data
• Create, print, and mail Form W-2 to employees
• Create, print, and mail Form 1099 to contractors
• Process year-end leave reconciliationRequired Experience/Education

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Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred•

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing or a related rolePreferred ExperienceProficiency in software Deltek CostpointExperience creating journal entriesExperience successfully completing a month-end closeExperience supporting DCAA and other external financial auditsExperience with the FAR[]{style=”font-weight: 700; padding: 0″}