Payroll Manager

Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and manage the full-cycle payroll function for approximately 300 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while maintaining strong internal controls and delivering exceptional employee support.

 

In addition, the position supports the Accounts Payable function (approximately 20% of the role), including reviewing and coding invoices, processing vendor payments, reconciling statements, maintaining vendor records, and assisting with month-end close. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

 

The ideal candidate combines technical payroll expertise with a hands-on approach and the ability to improve processes as the organization grows.

 

This position is on a hybrid telecommute model out of our Reston, VA location.

Duties & Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Oversee and process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, benefit deductions, and garnishments.
• Review and validate payroll data prior to submission.
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation adjustments.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping system integration, if applicable.
• Maintain and manage employee and subcontractor time records.

Compliance & Tax Management

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations (multi-state experience preferred).
• Manage payroll tax filings, payments, and reconciliations via ADP Portal.
• Oversee year-end processes, including W-2 and 1099 preparation and distribution.
• Maintain payroll policies and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll.

Reporting & Accounting Support

• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Partner with Finance during month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare payroll reports, headcount reports, and labor cost analysis as requested.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Administer payroll system and ensure proper functionality and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of payroll procedures and workflows.

Leadership & Collaboration

• May supervise or mentor payroll staff or payroll specialists.
• Partner closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and benefits administration.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably supporting 200+ employees.
• Unanet or Costpoint experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, UKG, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliation.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

What Success Looks Like

• Payroll is processed accurately and on time every cycle.
• Compliance risks are minimized through strong controls and documentation.
• Employees receive timely, clear responses to payroll questions.
• Payroll systems and processes scale effectively as the company grows.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or appli