Remote Payroll Accountant (GovCon)

Based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area,  Pivot Path Solutions, LLC  , is a government contracting and business solutions firm that offers enterprise IT solutions, strategic and acquisition planning, organizational development, and medical research and analytics services to help customers adapt and thrive in changing market conditions.   Pivot Path is seeking a highly detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to own payroll execution, labor compliance, and Unanet system administration within a government contracting environment. This role is essential to ensuring accurate labor charging, DCAA-compliant timekeeping, and reliable payroll operations across multiple contracts and states. This is a remote position. Job Responsibilities Payroll & Labor Compliance (Core Focus) Process payroll accurately and on time , including multi-state payroll Ensure payroll aligns with Unanet timekeeping, labor categories, and contract charge codes Manage payroll deductions, benefits coordination, garnishments, and reimbursements Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Support employee onboarding and offboarding from a payroll and labor-charging perspective Coordinate payroll tax filings and work with payroll providers and external advisors Respond to payroll inquiries with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism Unanet Administration (Core Function) Serve as the primary Unanet system administrator across Projects, People, Time, Expenses, and Financials Configure and maintain projects, CLINs, task structures, charge codes, labor categories, and cost elements Ensure accurate and compliant timekeeping aligned with DCAA and contract requirements Maintain indirect rate structures (Fringe, Overhead, G&A) and cost pools Monitor labor charging for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance Generate standard and ad-hoc Unanet reports for payroll, billing, leadership, and audits Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with Unanet support as needed Support Unanet data integrity for audits, invoicing, and financial reporting GovCon Accounting & Compliance Support Perform bookkeeping tasks, including transaction posting, account reconciliations, and expense review Record payroll-related entries and assist with month-end close Support labor cost allocations, indirect rates, and labor-related billing Ensure proper separation of direct and indirect labor costs Prepare payroll and labor documentation for audits, CPAs, and government reviews Maintain audit-ready records and internal controls Identify opportunities to improve payroll, Unanet, and labor compliance processes Required Qualifications 3–7+ years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance (GovCon strongly preferred) Hands-on Unanet administration experience (required) Strong understanding of GovCon labor charging and payroll compliance Experience processing multi-state payroll Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial and labor reporting Exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline Ability to operate independently in a small-business GovCon environment Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DCAA audits or incurred cost submissions Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and indirect rate structures Experience working with external CPAs and payroll providers Accounting degree or relevant certification (CPA not required) What Success Looks Like Payroll is accurate, timely, and audit-ready every cycle Unanet labor data is clean, reliable, and leadership-ready Zero labor-charging or payroll compliance findings Smooth coordination between payroll, Unanet, billing, and leadership Continuous improvement of payroll and Unanet processes What We Offer: Pivot Path Solutions strives to attract, motivate, and retain the best people in the industry. Our benefits package reflects our continued commitment to our employees by prioritizing the health and well-being of each member. The Company offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes: Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance Generous Contribution on Health, Dental and Vision Insurances 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan Health Saving Account (HSA) Healthcare Flexible Saving Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA Education Reimbursement Employee Referral Program U.S. Citizenship is required, and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to background investigation including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.