What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Payroll Administrator position at Comfort Systems USA Southeast?
As an Assistant Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll in a timely and accurate manner, with a required knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage laws. Primary duties include preparing, processing, and distributing employee paychecks.
Compensation
Compensation
- Wage Range Starting at: $25.00 /hr. based on qualifications & experience
Key Responsibilities
- Davis Bacon Compliance: Ensure payroll is compliant with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, including accurate wage determinations and certified payroll reporting
- Provide information and answering employee questions about payroll related matters
- Process weekly payroll, including calculating hours, overtime, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions
- Issue paychecks and manage direct deposits for employees
- Maintaining employee records
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies by reviewing past records and making necessary adjustments
- Evaluate the accuracy of weekly timesheets submitted by each division and contact supervisors or individual employees when there is a discrepancy
- Collaborate with HR to keep employee data up to date
- Assisting the accounting department with administrative tasks and financial reporting
Qualifications
- Required: Strong understanding of Davis Bacon Act and prevailing wage laws
- Experience: 2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably with certified payrolls
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll software
- Preferred: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams
- Maintain a positive, cooperative, and teachable attitude
- Complies and promotes company Safety Policy
- Ability to handle high work volume with minimal errors and supervision
- Maintain confidentiality regarding employee and financial records
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to fast-paced environments
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to pass full background check and drug screening
- Willingness to travel if necessary
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Paid holiday and vacation
- 401(k) Plan with multiple investment options
- Training and Development Programs
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount programs
- Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
- Company-paid and voluntary accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability
- Healthcare reimbursement account and dependent care reimbursement account
- Vehicle discount purchase programs
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Comfort Systems USA (Southeast), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.
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