Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Full-Time, In Person
Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Start Date: Immediately
Position Overview
The Payroll Specialist works with the Payroll Coordinator to processes weekly payroll for a multi-state construction workforce - collecting and validating time, computing wages, and resolving discrepancies so employees are paid correctly and on time. This role sits on the corporate accounting/HR team and reports to the Payroll Manager.
About JR&CO
JR. & Co., Inc. is a veteran-owned building envelope contractor with 40+ years in business, roughly 450 employees, and 14 locations. We self-perform commercial roofing, architectural cladding, sheet metal, and glass & glazing on projects across the country. Our corporate team supports the crews in the field — and payroll is one of the most visible ways we take care of them.
What You'll Do
- Process weekly payroll including earnings, deductions, and taxes
- Run accurate off-cycle payrolls as needed
- Validate payroll data - time, pay rates, benefits, and job costing
- Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit changes
- Handle prevailing wage and fringe benefit calculations on public and federal work
- Perform payroll reconciliations (registers, tax liabilities, benefits)
- Assist with payroll journal entries and reporting to accounting
- Identify and resolve discrepancies - missing deductions, incorrect pay, timecard errors
- Maintain employee payroll records and proper documentation
- Support audits and compliance reporting
What You Bring
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Working knowledge of payroll tax and multi-state compliance requirements
- Experience with prevailing wage and fringe benefits (construction or certified payroll a plus)
- Strong Excel and data validation skills
- Experience with payroll systems - ComputerEase and BambooHR preferred
- Solid understanding of accounting practices and tax law
- Detail-oriented - able to catch discrepancies and errors at a granular level
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing needs
- Valid driver's license
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily indoors, shared office environment
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods working at a computer
- Pass initial drug test and participate in random drug test program
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Weekly pay
Schedule
- Day shift, Monday - Friday
- In person - Kansas City, MO
- Some overtime around payroll cycle deadlines and year-end
J.R. & Co., Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. JR & Co., Inc. participates in E-Verify. To learn more visit www.e-verify.gov. All individuals who accept an offer of employment are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
