Accounting Analyst, Payroll (Payroll Accountant, Staff)

Accounting Analyst, Payroll (Payroll Accountant, Staff) Redwire Space United States, Florida, Jacksonville 8226 Philips Highway (Show on map) May 11, 2026 Inspired to Contribute to Building Humanity's Future in Space, Enabling People to Go to The Moon, Mars and Beyond Redwire Space, INC. has a current opportunity in Jacksonville, Florida for Payroll Accounting Analyst, with experience in payroll processing and accounting. In this role you will support all payroll functions to provide assurance that the company is operating efficiently, effectively and economically; maintaining compliance with laws, regulations and policies; safeguarding assets; maintaining reliability and integrity of computer-generated data; and sustaining appropriate revenue management. Responsibilities Onsite with the opportunity for Hybrid opportunity up to two days a week (after initial training period).
Participates in the processing of biweekly and semi-monthly payrolls. This may include export, import and validation of time data, batch reconciliation, and other related tasks.
Ensures completeness and accuracy of all benefits being processed in the payrolls to include the monthly reconciliation to the vendor invoices.
Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of all payroll-related journal entries for month end close in accordance with the internal month end close schedule.
Responsible for balancing payroll accounts to the general ledger monthly and correcting any reconciling items by preparing a journal entry
Responds to payroll tax inquiries and resolves discrepancies as required. Provides high level customer service and problem resolution for escalated issues.
Responsible for processing garnishments in a timely manner, responding to both the garnishing agency and the employee being garnished.
Assists with payouts of special pay programs.
Maintain payroll files and backup consistent with the company policy.
Assists with various year-end payroll processes.
Responds to other payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
Communicate regularly with employees at all levels of the organization about payroll practices.
Establish and maintain a reliable and productive relationship with remote locations.
Create and run payroll reports as required and requested. Ideal Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting
2 or more years of payroll and accounting.
Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge: pivot tables and lookup formulas
Experience with general ledger and journal entries
ERP system experience, Deltek CostPoint strongly preferred
US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations Desired Skills Attention to detail and accuracy with quantitative and qualitative data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail and deadline mindset
Written and verbal communication skills able to articulate complex subject matter effectively
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational and time management skills are required in order to successfully multi-task, prioritize assignments and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaborate as part of a team
Government Contracting or Aerospace and Defense experience preferred Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here