payroll accountant

Payroll Accountant Job Locations US-VA-Arlington | US-SC-Charleston | US-PA-Mechanicsburg | US-CO-Denver | US-CA-San Diego Job ID 2026-7089 Type Full-Time Salaried Company Na Alii Additional Locations US-SC-Charleston | US-PA-Mechanicsburg | US-CO-Denver | US-CA-San Diego Overview Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Payroll Accountant. The Payroll Accountant is a member of the Payroll Operations team within the Finance & Accounting department and reports directly to the Payroll Manager. This role supports payroll operations through labor processing, payroll accounting support, leave administration, and payroll-related data integrity activities within Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Time & Expense, and ADP. The Payroll Accountant plays a key role in supporting accurate payroll processing, labor reconciliation, and payroll compliance by maintaining employee labor records, processing labor and leave adjustments, and assisting with payroll-related reconciliations and reporting. This position partners closely with Payroll, Human Resources, and Accounting teams to support payroll accuracy, labor integrity, and internal controls across multiple companies and states. Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Payroll Operations and Labor Support 1. Support payroll operations by processing and maintaining accurate labor, leave, and payroll-related data within Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense. 2. Assist in reviewing and validating payroll and labor data to ensure accuracy prior to payroll processing and financial reporting. 3. Support payroll cycle activities and payroll processing deadlines assigned by Payroll leadership. 4. Process and support: 5. Timesheet corrections and labor adjustments 6. Leave accruals and leave balance corrections 7. Retroactive labor and payroll adjustments 8. PTO payouts and payroll-related calculations 9. Labor uploads and payroll-related data maintenance Costpoint and Payroll Systems Management 1. Maintain working knowledge of: 2. Deltek Costpoint 3. Deltek Time & Expense 4. ADP Workforce Now 5. Support payroll-related system activities including: 6. Employee record maintenance 7. Labor and timekeeping updates 8. Timesheet approver hierarchy updates 9. Labor mapping and charge code validation 10. Payroll/labor data troubleshooting 11. Assist employees and managers with timekeeping corrections, payroll-related inquiries, and labor processing support. 12. Support testing, validation, and issue resolution activities related to payroll and labor system updates. Payroll Reconciliation & Compliance Support 1. Support payroll reconciliations and payroll accounting activities including: 2. Payroll-related account reconciliations 3. Labor reconciliation and validation 4. Leave balance auditing 5. Payroll data audits 6. Payroll reporting support 7. Assist with year-end payroll activities, audit requests, and regulatory reporting support 8. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive payroll and employee information Payroll Reconciliation & Compliance Support 1. Support payroll reconciliations and payroll accounting activities including: 2. Payroll-related account reconciliations 3. Labor reconciliation and validation 4. Leave balance auditing 5. Payroll data audits 6. Payroll reporting support 7. Assist with year-end payroll activities, audit requests, and regulatory reporting support 8. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive payroll and employee information Team Collaboration & Operational Support 1. Partner closely with all related teams/team members to support payroll accuracy, labor integrity,employee data maintenance, and payroll processing operations. 2. Contribute to cross-training efforts and support operational conti uity across the Payroll Operations team. 3. Provide responsive and professional customer service to employees and internal stakeholders regarding payroll, labor, and timekeeping matters. Qualifications Skills/Qualifications: 1. Technical Payroll Knowledge 2. Process Improvement Mindset 3. Attention to Detail & Accuracy 4. Collaboration & Communication 5. Customer Service Orientation 6. Problem Solving Education/Experience: 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from an accredited institution is preferred. 2. Minimum 2-4 years of experience in payroll operations, payroll accounting, labor accounting, or related payroll support functions. 3. Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Deltek Costpoint, and Deltek Time & Expense preferred. 4. Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll processing. 5. Experience supporting labor-driven payroll operations in a government contracting environment and familiarity with SCA/DBRA preferred. 6. Strong analytical, reconciliation, and Excel skills. 7. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Work Location: 1. Hybrid work schedule based out of the Arlington, Virginia office. P hysical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able t