Payroll Specialist

Welcome to Maytag Aircraft

Maytag Aircraft Corporation is a U.S. Government services contractor, providing valuable and essential operations and maintenance services ranging from aircraft refueling and air terminal and ground handling to base operating support and weather observation and forecasting at multiple international and domestic locations.

The mission of Maytag Aircraft is to provide the best in contract services in support of U.S. Government operations worldwide, ensuring on time delivery to the highest quality standards at a fair and reasonable price.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Maytag Aircraft services contracts that span the globe from Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean area to North and South America. Today, Maytag Aircraft is a major provider of aircraft refueling services and air terminal and ground handling services for the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Energy Support Center and the Air Force Air Mobility Command. The Company often provides air terminal and ground handling support in foreign countries to dignitaries ranging from the President of the United States, U.S. Congressmen and Cabinet members, to numerous foreign diplomats.

Maytag Aircraft Corporation is expanding our global support to Refueling Services for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV). For the past fifty years Maytag is dedicated to supporting conventional surface and air vehicles. The expansion of our services to UAV/UGV provides our customers with a proven reputable Service Company to support the increasing demand for Surface and Air Unmanned Vehicles.

Job Description

Position: Payroll Specialist

Reports to: Controller

FLSA: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Position Summary:

The Payroll Specialist provides functional and/or technical support for resolution of payroll problems, incidents, issues, requests and queries. Liaise with other department or contract managers to resolve requests/issues in a timely manner and ensures proper documentation, notification, escalation, tracking and follow up of all incidents. Responsible for performing a wide variety of payroll activities, including payroll processing, creation of termination checks and responding to employee queries. Well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast paced, demanding environment with the willingness to dig deep into details as well as the ability to assess the big picture. Must be independent and self-driven

The Payroll Specialist will process both domestic and international full cycle payroll. The Payroll Specialist must be detailed oriented and dedicated to accomplishing all tasks in the required time frame.

Competencies:

Processing of bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll for 340 domestic and international employees from timecard entry through ACH or check development using Paycom payroll software and Ceridian tax processing

Coordinate year-end W-2 preparation and international equivalents

Answer employee questions

Ensure all payroll documentation is accurate and current

Ensure accurate and timely remittance of employee contributions to 401k

Participate in Financial and Benefits Audits as necessary

Perform daily payroll department operations

Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely

Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports

Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits

Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance

Execute time and attendance processing (Vacation, Leave of Absences, Sick Time)

Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed

Process manual checks if needed

Update and reconcile monthly insurance statements

Working knowledge or payroll practices and procedures

Ability to research answers, seek solutions and follow through on complex tasks

Strong Excel spreadsheet modeling skills

Ability to work closely with a global team

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Must possess strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal

Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skill

Contact various department supervisors for any missed time

Able to maintain confidential information.

Experience Required:

• 5 years of full cycle payroll preferably in Federal Contracting
• Service Contract Act administration of Health & Welfare Fringe
• Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience
• College degree is preferred.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and service-oriented
• Proven ability to work with confidential information
• Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel and Outlook a must
• Team player, comfortable in a fast-paced multi-task environment
• Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills
• International payroll processing experience is a plus

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This does not prohibit management’s right to add or delete responsibilities as required or deemed necessary. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.