The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the preparation and processing of payroll for 150+ employees, on a weekly basis using in house payroll system. Construction payroll is subject to Prevailing Wage.
The Payroll Specialist is expected to investigate and resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. An outstanding Payroll Specialist will also have excellent people skills and a high numerical aptitude.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Process payroll in accordance with company policy, state and federal regulations and requirements.
· Ensure accurate and timely production of payroll payments.
· Analyze all payroll reports and paystubs for accuracy, to include prevailing wage calculation and fringe rates. Union fringe payments.
· Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, etc.
· Review all timesheets and edit reports for accuracy
· Track and deduct all garnishments and other payroll deductions
· Calculate and issue final wages for terminations
· Prepare manual/make up paychecks as necessary
· Manage and audit vacation and leave reports
· Answer staff payroll related questions including, leave accruals, wage deductions and fringe benefits
· Perform regular payroll reporting as required and assist financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger
· Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
· 3+ years payroll experience
· 3+ years construction payroll experience – must have understanding of union agreements and processing union payrolls; prevailing wages
· Knowledge or proficiency in Vista accounting software or Heavy Job a plus
· Proficient in Windows including Excel, Outlook and Word
· Strong attention to detail, detail oriented
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
· Self-motivated and proactive solution seeker
· An outgoing, positive attitude while working alone and with a team, with both internal and external customers
Position requires satisfactory completion of a physical ability test and clean drug and alcohol screening.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We offer a generous benefit package.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
