Junior Payroll Administrator

Are you looking for a challenge?

Ready to join an innovative organization with room to grow? We can help!

Terrestris, LLC,

an SBA-certified 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB),

is seeking a

Junior Payroll Specialist

to support our growing operations. The Payroll Specialist will coordinate and support payroll functions within our Accounting

team, handling both exempt and non-exempt employees to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing.

This role requires an understanding of

government contracting compliance, federal and state labor laws, and payroll regulations.

You'll work closely with

Accounting, HR, and program teams,

collaborating across the organization to support smooth operations and compliance, with payroll processed through Paylocity.

This position reports to the

Accounting and Business Operations Manager

and is based in

Springfield, VA

with a hybrid schedule

(minimum 4 days in office, Fridays remote).

What Your Day Looks Like: Process payroll in

Paylocity

and perform administrative data entry tasks. Maintain accurate financial records in

QuickBooks Desktop. Process

Accounts Payable (A/P)

and

Accounts Receivable (A/R)

transactions. Support the

CFO

with bank and account reconciliations. Organize and maintain financial documentation and filing systems. Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow). Pay vendors using

ACH

or

Wire Transfers. Generate management reports and financial presentations. Monitor compliance with

tax laws, regulations,

and

government requirements. Support

DCAA, GSA,

and

IRS

audit readiness and responses. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Improve internal controls and recommend process improvements. Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies. Collaborate cross-functionally with

HR, Business Development, and Operations

teams . Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in

Business, Finance, or Accounting

(or equivalent education/experience). 1+ years of experience

in accounting, finance, or payroll roles. Experience with ERP payroll systems such as

Paylocity, Paychex,

or similar. Proficiency in

QuickBooks Desktop. Solid understanding of

GAAP, A/P, A/R, payroll processing, and reconciliations. Experience with budgets,

EACs (Estimates at Completion) , and projections. Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills-both oral and written. Highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Proficiency with

Microsoft Office

(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook). Experience working in cross-functional or multicultural environments is a plus. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting

government customers

and

federal government contracting. Solid understanding of

GAAP

and accounting best practices. What Does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including:

Health, life, disability, and financial benefits Retirement plans Paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance Work-life balance programs

Our award programs recognize employees for exceptional performance and service excellence. All full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits. Additional offerings may apply based on employment status.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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