Payroll Specialist

Job Description: Payroll Specialist

Full Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE:

· Maintain control of payroll records and personnel related matters with strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive information

· Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, input, analysis and processing of weekly multi-state payroll data, while ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws

· Coordinate payroll entry and review with divisions in separate locations

· Must ensure compliance with employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

· Process special payrolls, off-cycle requests, union processes, vacation processing, Time Off/PTO reports and processes, garnishments, direct deposit and pay card setups

· Determine Payroll liabilities by collecting and verifying data; prepare and remit federal and state tax payments in a timely manner

· Support all internal and external audits related to payroll

· Complete verifications of employment

· Reporting Worker’s Compensation to insurance carrier

· Perform other tasks as requested by management

· Partner with the accounting team to resolve discrepancies in the accrued payroll GL

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

· In-house payroll processing experience is required

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and/or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

· Construction experience, highly-desired

· Software ECMS or similar ERP required, experience with Heavy Job/HCSS products is highly desired

· G/L experience a plus

· Prevailing Wage experience is required

· Familiarity with job costing

· Highly analytical with a strong working knowledge of general payroll protocols, accounting principles and Federal, State and local regulations

· Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook)

· MS Excel skills: Formulas, Pivot tables, VLoookup functions, etc.

· Self-directed and able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment

· Ability to adapt to conflicting deadlines and priorities established by company demands

· Willingness for on-going training as it relates to payroll laws and regulations in various states

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent time management skills

· Flexible, proactive, responsible and detail-oriented individual

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

· Overtime as needed

Education:

· Associate's degree (Preferred)

· High School diploma (required)

Experience:

· Payroll: 2 years (Preferred, in-house payroll required)

· Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

· Certified Payroll Reporting

· Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) (highly-desired)

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

· Monday to Friday

· Overtime as required

Work setting:

· Corona Office, In person - no remote or hybrid option

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Experience:

• Payroll: 2 years (Required)
• Accounting: 1 year (Required)
• Certified Payroll Reporting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person