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INTRODUCTION

Join a dynamic, systems‑driven payroll accounting team where you will serve as a subject matter expert and lead contributor to critical financial operations. In this senior role, you will own complex payroll accounting processes, collaborate closely with Payroll Operations, Financial Systems, and Corporate Accounting teams, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial results that support Booz Allen Hamilton’s core mission. You will lead analysis, strengthen controls, guide junior staff, and advance process and system improvements that enhance enterprise‑wide payroll integrity.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the end‑to‑end payroll accounting cycle, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, reconciliations, payroll‑related accruals, adjustments, and account analyses.
• Analyze multi‑state and multi‑country payroll results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in partnership with Payroll Operations and Financial Systems.
• Serve as a key advisor on payroll accounting impacts during system changes and regulatory updates and assist with policy revisions.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities for payroll‑related accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Design, document, and enhance payroll‑related internal controls, including SOX compliance, testing support, and remediation activities.
• Lead audit engagements for payroll accounting areas, serving as primary point of contact for internal, external, financial, and regulatory auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities, optimizing payroll accounting processes, and partnering cross‑functionally to implement solutions.
• Provide formal mentorship and guidance to junior team members, review work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policies and standards.
• Support special projects and enterprise‑wide initiatives requiring advanced accounting, systems knowledge, or cross‑functional coordination.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Experience with monthly close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed fluctuation analyses
• Experience supporting internal, external, financial, and regulatory audits
• Experience providing guidance, mentorship, or leadership within an accounting team
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of payroll‑related accounting concepts, including accruals, adjustments, payroll variance analysis, and issue resolution
• Knowledge of compliance and internal control requirements, including SOX, process documentation, and remediation
• Ability to independently develop solutions to complex accounting and operational issues
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Costpoint, Dayforce, or other ERP or payroll systems
• Knowledge of US GAAP and government cost accounting standards
• Knowledge of multi‑state and multi‑country payroll, employee benefits, and payroll tax concepts
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Possession of exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification preferred

COMPENSATION

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

IDENTITY STATEMENT

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

CANDIDATE AI USAGE POLICY

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

WORK MODEL

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.