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Washington, United States

SAP ABAP Developer - SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

Accenture Federal Services · Washington · United States

Occupation
Software Engineer

Posted: 10/27/2026 · Last checked: 10/27/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Accenture Federal Services's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

 
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 
 
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 
 
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
 

The Work:

Responsible for leading complex business and system analysis, design, coding, and testing for SAP ABAP development efforts supporting Payroll.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing, developing, and enhancing custom ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, and forms (RICEFW objects) to support SAP Payroll processes
  • Translating business area customer requirements into detailed technical and enterprise application design specifications
  • Interacting with SAP HCM/Payroll Functional Consultants and client team members to analyze alternatives and provide technical recommendations
  • Preparing programming specifications, technical design documents, diagrams, and coding logic flowcharts for enterprise application modifications and installations
  • Debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting custom ABAP code and standard SAP payroll objects
  • Experience with budgeting, staffing, forecasting, and work planning
  • Managing a team, including mentoring and training junior developers

Here’s What You Need:

  • 5+ years of hands-on SAP ABAP development experience (required core skillset)
  • Strong ABAP proficiency, including OOP ABAP, BAPIs/RFCs, IDocs, user exits/enhancement framework, Smart Forms/SAPscript, and custom report/interface development
  • Experience developing and supporting custom objects within an SAP Payroll landscape

Required skills:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience developing SAP Payroll Control Center solutions
  • Knowledge of SAP Payroll/ECP technical architecture and payroll data
  • Experience developing payroll validations, exception checks, and PCC-related technical components
  • ABAP development skills, particularly within an SAP HCM/Payroll environment
  • Ability to interpret payroll functional specifications and translate them into technical solutions
  • Experience troubleshooting PCC and payroll-related technical issues

Bonus Points If:

  • SAP HCM Payroll functional background (schemas, PCRs, payroll driver customization)
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll experience

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance
  • US citizenship required (no dual citizenship)

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$91,700—$206,200 USD
 
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
 
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
 
Requesting An Accommodation 
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
 
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
 
Other Employment Statements 
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
 
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
 
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
 
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
 
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

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