Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist
Construction Administration Services, a support services company, is seeking a Full-Time Payroll Specialist/Clerk to join our team. This candidate will process weekly multi-employer union and non-union in-house payroll. Must have prior experience with processing construction related prevailing wage payroll and certified payroll reports. Duties include (but are not limited to):

· Collect and process field and office payroll time sheets; insure correct calculations for deductions, garnishments and employee and employer payroll tax liabilities.

· Prepare, process and insure accurate and timely weekly payments of: employee wages; union benefits; tax payments to federal/state/local tax agencies; 401K contributions; HSA contributions.

· Insure correct union class designations.

· Maintain and prepare reports including earnings summaries, taxes, deductions, PTO, workers compensation, leave, manpower.

· Prepare and submit weekly/monthly certified payroll reports.

· Process year-end W-2s on a timely basis.

· Process new hire paperwork for payroll purposes and complete new hire reporting. Respond to requests for employment verifications/inquiries.

· Serve as point of contact for outside organizations related to union payroll audits. Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.

· Maintain thorough documentation of all payroll records and transactions. Keep all information confidential.

· Maintain and update payroll policies and procedures; report needed changes.

Qualifications:

· High School diploma required; College degree preferred.

· 5+ years previous in-house payroll experience, with at least 3 years of union/prevailing wage payroll experience.

· Must be organized and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Excellent Microsoft excel skills required; construction payroll software experience necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Payroll: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lagrangeville, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person