Payroll Accountant with Security Clearance

Payroll Accountant Location: Fairfax, VA Minimum Clearance Required to Start: ability to obtain a TS/SCI with a poly More about your role: We are a growing defense contracting company seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage and execute full-cycle payroll for our team of 100-150 employees. This role is responsible for processing monthly payroll for full-time staff and weekly payroll for part-time employees and contractors across multiple states, including Ohio, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, and Florida, as well as handling payroll for overseas employees. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in payroll, including hands-on processing, multi-state compliance, and tax reporting. Experience with Paycor is strongly preferred. While prior experience in defense contracting is a plus, candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance Key Responsibilities Run accurate and timely monthly and weekly payrolls, handling full-cycle processing for domestic and international employees and contractors. Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state (OH, VA, CO, TX, FL), and international regulations. Maintain, update, and optimize payroll data and workflows in Paycor. Prepare and reconcile payroll reports; support audits, month-end close, and general ledger tie-outs. Manage payroll tax filings at the federal, state, and local levels; ensure timely deposits and filings. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy regarding compensation, benefits, and new hires. Serve as the point of contact for employee payroll questions, handling sensitive information with professionalism. Stay informed of changes to payroll regulations, tax laws, and best practices. Qualifications 5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized company. Experience with multi-state payroll; familiarity with OH, VA, CO, TX, and FL strongly preferred. Experience with Paycor (or similar payroll software) required. In-depth knowledge of payroll tax laws and accounting fundamentals. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong Excel and reporting skills. Prior experience in the defense contracting industry is a plus. U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance are required. About NASK Founded in 2000, NASK provides mission-focused solutions for the Intelligence and Defense communities. Our uniquely qualified engineers design, develop, and implement breakthrough digital signal processing applications, analyst tools, and supporting architectures. We are recognized leaders and acknowledged pioneers in the fields of geolocation and analytic tradecraft, offering unparalleled software development, hardware integration, acquisition systems, and service-oriented solutions. NASK deploys personnel globally for on-site software development and analytics; supporting satellite, airborne, and terrestrial environments. We designed and developed the applications that form the basis for most of the geolocation platforms currently in use in the community. Who we are: Our people are the core of who we are and what we do. NASK has two decades of experience delivering innovative solutions to the tough technical challenges facing our partners in the Intelligence and Defense communities. Our subject matter experts collaborate with junior developers and analysts, bringing fresh approaches to solve the toughest mission problems. Benefits: At NASK, our employees are the backbone of our company, so we provide unsurpassed benefits and work-life balance. Employees are provided with individual offices and collaboration spaces to foster individual and team success. We have a casual yet professional work environment - Employees work hard, and NASK offers a competitive benefits package that equates to 50% on top of your annual base salary. This is split between a tax-qualified profit-sharing retirement plan that NASK contributes to (up to allowable IRS limits) and a cafeteria plan for benefits. For a comprehensive overview of our benefits, visit the benefits tab under our careers page: Compensation: NASK Incorporated considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and responsibilities, work experience, education, training, certifications, geographic location, and market data. These are general guidelines and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship. EEO Statement: NASK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, as well as compensation and training. MC10