Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager – Las Vegas, NV Amentum is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee day‑to‑day payroll operations, ensuring efficient processes, accurate employee compensation, and timely regulatory reporting. Purpose The Payroll Manager oversees day-to-day payroll operations to ensure departmental efficiency, accurate employee compensation, and timely regulatory reporting. The role ensures that all payroll systems and processes align with business operational requirements and compliance standards.

Responsibilities Oversee daily payroll department operations, ensuring functional efficiency and accurate, timely employee compensation. Review and/or direct the review of personnel records to verify pay rates, job classifications, and status changes for new and existing employees. Assign duties and monitor work for accuracy, neatness, and strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

Maintain and reconcile payroll-related ledger accounts to ensure financial integrity. Manage payroll system processing to ensure optimal performance and timely filing of all required reports. Provide guidance to the Accounting Manager and assist in responding to Corporate, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and other external audit entities.

Prepare accounting papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries in accordance with company standard operating procedures and applicable laws. Research and advise senior management on the accounting treatment of complex transactions to ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local authorities. Review and approve transactions for timely submittal to support financial activity through the payroll system.

Prepare and reconcile payroll tax deposits, tax reports, and off‑cycle payments. Evaluate and standardize procedures to improve the operational efficiency of the team. Resolve payroll inquiries and troubleshoot errors or technical issues within the payroll systems.

Directly supervise employees, including training, performance planning, work direction, and conflict resolution. Minimum Knowledge & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (two years of related experience may substitute for each year of the four‑year degree). Four years of experience with computerized payroll software; PeopleSoft and at least one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Direct experience with Deltek Costpoint and Government Accounting/Payroll processes. In‑depth knowledge of Union and Service Contract Act (SCA) payrolls, including Wage Determination tables. Proven ability to interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) in a daily operational setting.

Proficiency in managing payroll in accordance with multi‑tier CBA wage scales and fringe benefit requirements. Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong technical knowledge of spreadsheets and relational database programs for data processing.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. Work Environment Standard office environment. No travel required.

Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Life insurance Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance Parental leave Paid time off (15 days) and holidays Educational reimbursement Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Pet insurance Compensation Details $109,000.00–$136,000.00. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Amentum is a proud equal opportunity employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr