Payroll Analyst

MDC is currently looking for a Payroll Analyst who provides functional technical advice and assistance to the Defense Health Agency Financial Operations Division (FOD) Civilian Payroll, specifically.

About the Role:

• Utilizes Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS) and Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS) to enter employee payroll information, including tax information, status, and direct deposit information
• Runs reports regularly to identify potential issues with missing timecards, certifications, and incorrect status to mitigate potential issues with employee payroll
• Communicates with timekeepers, certifiers, and employees about timecard issues
• Research issues with employee pay errors, follow up with employees, and provide timely resolution
• Creates payroll issue tickets in the Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS) Remedy database
• Assists with reporting identified payroll metrics to leadership
• Conducts Entry on Duty (EOD) orientation activities to onboard employees to the Civilian Payroll systems
• Completes employee onboarding and off boarding activities to ensure accurate employee payroll information is reflected in financial systems

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Demonstrated experience working payroll functions.
• Experience coordinating with DCPS, DFAS, and personnel.
• Extensive experience with Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS)
• Extensive experience with Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience researching employee issues in multiple systems and in coordination with other departments
• Knowledge of automated budget and financial systems and capabilities.
• MS Office Suite experience to include Word and Outlook

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Business, or payroll related majors.

Experience: Two Years of payroll experience

Security: Secret

Location: Hybrid/DHA HQ/Falls Church, VA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

MDC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MDC Human Resources.

MDC is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within MDC.

In compliance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety: Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors, MDC requires all employees to follow the prevailing guidance at the time of hire.