Payroll Accountant (Work from Home Opportunity!)

Cimarron is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support accurate and compliant payroll processing across the organization. This role will report directly to the Corporate Controller but will work closely with HR and Program Leadership to reconcile timecards, answer questions from employees, process payroll, and ensure proper accounting treatment and adherence to federal, state, and contract-specific requirements. While our headquarters is in Houston, TX, this is a fully remote opportunity (i.e., work from home)! Key Duties: Process biweekly payroll for multi-state exempt and non-exempt employees following company guidelines and procedures. Reconcile payroll transactions, including wages, taxes, and deductions. Process timely and accurate entry of payroll data. Prepare reports and analyze as required. Support the Corporate Controller in month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations. Coordinate with HR to validate employee data including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes. Track paid time off and other benefits. Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements. Assist with external audits by providing payroll documentation and responding to audit inquiries. Complete year-end payroll tasks including W-2 review and distribution. Identify process improvements to enhance overall accounting divisional performance and efficiency. Required Skills, Experience, and Education: Due to security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time. 5 or more years of payroll and/or other related accounting experience. Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll in-house through an ERP system, without the use of a third-party payroll processor (e.g., ADP, Paychex). Intermediate-level Excel skills. Knowledge of Federal and State payroll tax regulations. High degree of integrity to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization effectively. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: Experience supporting government contracts in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint - Time & Expense. Possesses a process improvement/automation mindset. Business Profile: Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.