Payroll Administrator I
Corporate Office
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Summary

The Payroll Administrator I compiles payroll data to process and maintain payroll records. Participates in other functions such as cash flow, bank reconciliations, audit preparation, and back-up support to other roles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Processes payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and union dues from time sheets and other records.
• Prepares computer input forms, processes data into computer files, and computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
• Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
• Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.
• Prepares and process periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

BS Degree in accounting from an accredited university; or two years accounting experience and an Associates of Arts degree; or three years accounting experience. Ability to demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality a must. Ability to maintain high level of attention to detail required.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Deltek software; Database software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software required. GCS software experience helpful.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Deltek GCS Payroll system; Timesheet tracking software; Microsoft Office software, Excel at the intermediate level and Word at the expert level.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

There are no certifications, licenses, or registrations required for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Travel
This position does not require travel.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

AAP/EEO Statement
HX5 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

HX5 is a Drug-Free Workplace

Accessibility Notice
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.