SIMON | Payroll Accountant

COLAS -
United States

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Job Details

10 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Accounting experience within construction industry
Benefits administration
Accounting systems
Confidential information handling
JD Edwards
Microsoft Outlook
Payroll tax processing
Safety protocol adherence
Payroll tax returns
Word processing
Bachelor's degree in finance
Employment law
Software implementation
HR legal compliance
Mid-level
Bachelor's degree in business administration
Data summary reports
Finance
Compliance reporting
Employee data management
Driver's License
Records management
Bachelor's degree
Data management
HR compliance
GAAP
System testing
Data interpretation
Business Administration
Application support

Full Job Description

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, and maintaining payroll-related accounting records.

Main Responsibilities

Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with applicable labor regulations
• Collaborate with HR and operations/project management teams to gather, verify, and input payroll data
• Review and validate employee payroll records, including benefits deductions, garnishments, and tax information prior to payroll processing
• Support payroll compliance reporting and audits, including unemployment insurance audits and regulatory reviews
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Provide support for system implementations, testing, and upgrades as needed
• Assist in maintaining payroll-related general ledger accounts and performing reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation and filing of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and taxes
• Submit certified payroll reports to the appropriate state agencies in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor and reconcile employee benefit accruals and deductions against the benefits tracking worksheet to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with interim and year-end audits and support year-end W-2 process to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving history

Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information with integrity
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability and desire to expand knowledge and grow within the accounting function
• Preferred: 2+ years of payroll or general accounting experience in a construction or similar complex, multi-state environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Preferred: Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar ERP systems

Physical Requirements:

Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required

• Regularly communicate (talk and hear) to support safe coordination, instruction, and teamwork in the work environment
• Regularly required to perform tasks that require visual acuity to review information, inspect materials or equipment, and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance in work performed
• Regularly sits for long periods at a desk using a computer to perform administrative, planning, and reporting responsibilities
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects, write, and use a keyboard and/or mobile device to complete daily administrative and communication tasks
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role
• Rarely works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Benefits and Perks:

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Application window anticipated to close on 08/31/2026; open until filled.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
complete any part of the application process

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected].

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