Senior Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - Defense Contracting Expertise

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join a leading defense contracting organization in Fairfax, VA on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a critical role for an experienced professional with strong technical skills and multi-state payroll expertise.

Title : Senior Payroll Specialist

Location : Hybrid - Fairfax, VA

Conversion Salary : $90,000 - $115,000

Job Type : Contract to Hire

About the Role You will manage complex payroll operations across multiple states while ensuring compliance and accuracy in a fast-paced defense contracting environment. This position requires advanced technical proficiency and a strong understanding of government contracting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage multi-state payroll for a diverse workforce.
• Utilize Deltek Costpoint 8.0 or higher for payroll and accounting functions.
• Work with ADP, UKG, or Workday systems for payroll administration.
• Ensure compliance with defense contracting standards and regulations.
• Perform advanced Excel-based analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

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