Payroll Accounting Senior Associate

Location: Amarillo, TX (Downtown PAC)
Job Title: Payroll Accounting Senior Associate
Career Level: Senior Associate
Organization: Payroll
Job Specialty: Payroll Accounting

The Payroll Accounting Senior Associate is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations, and resolving complex payroll-related issues. This role requires a thorough understanding of payroll systems, accounting principles, and federal and state tax laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, audit, and reconcile complex payroll processing data to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Address and resolve intricate employee payroll issues, ensuring a smooth and efficient payroll cycle.

• Research and interpret federal and state regulatory requirements concerning payroll.
• Resolve issues related to payroll taxes, withholdings, garnishments, and wage/hour compliance.
• Respond to and support internal and external auditing and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with system programmers to implement solutions or administer the company's payroll system, potentially in conjunction with an outside service provider.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

• Not applicable.

• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, analysis, and reconciliation within a complex organizational structure.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with employees, management, and external agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you'll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.