Job Title: Budget Support Specialist

Job Summary:

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a wholly owned government corporation created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to encourage the continuation and maintenance of private-sector defined benefit pension plans. PBGC's mission is to promote the long-term viability of the nation's private pension plan system. Working for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) offers the opportunity to safeguard the retirement security of millions of Americans by ensuring the stability and sustainability of private-sector pension plans. As a Budget Support Specialist at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of payroll systems and processes, supporting the mission to safeguard the retirement security of millions of Americans by ensuring the stability and sustainability of private-sector pension plans.

Responsibilities Include:

• Administering the QuickTime payroll system by granting access, designating employee roles, resetting passwords, and providing training and support to users

• Processing bi-weekly time and attendance by reviewing timesheets, clarifying questionable items, forwarding error reports, and releasing timesheets to the Department of Interior (DOI) for processing

• Making changes and adjustments to timecards by reviewing manual changes from PBGC timekeepers and managers, verifying calculations, and forwarding to DOI

• Handling mandatory and voluntary payroll deductions by recording, tracking and verifying deduction documents and making changes upon employee request

• Maintaining and updating employee payroll records when hired, transferred, or terminated; ensuring records are stored securely

• Administering the WMATA Smart Benefits transit subsidy program by updating employee information and assisting with fund allocation

• Processing the subsidized parking program by tracking payments, reconciling eligible employees, and submitting totals to the accounting department

• Providing customer service by responding to payroll inquiries, resolving issues, and escalating complex problems

• Auditing employee records and make corrections as needed based on audits and investigations

• Developing special reports as requested by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

• Assisting with creating and updating standard operating procedures and policies related to payroll

  Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

• At least 1 year of payroll processing experience

• Knowledge of payroll systems, preferably QuickTime and FPPS

• Understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

  Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, normal working hours

• Work is to be performed onsite in Washington, DC

• Potential for telework after the first 90 days

  How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:

  FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

  FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

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