What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Allred Companies?
Payroll Specialist
Allred Companies is a group of companies from various industries, including construction and emergency power restoration services. Allred Companies is seeking a seasoned payroll specialist capable of handling normal payroll workloads as well as emergency events. This position is full-time and will report to our corporate office in Florence, AL.
Payroll Specialist Job Responsibilities:
- Pays employees by calculating pay and deductions and issuing checks.
- Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system, as well as retrieving data when necessary.
- Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
- Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
- Communicates payroll deductions to retirement administrators for 401(k) plans and other pre-taxation savings plans.
- Calculates and administers union benefits and expenses. Maintains communications with multiple union halls.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, or year-end calculations of bonuses and other salary-based compensation.
- Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and interacting with HR.
- Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures, and reporting needed changes.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Work Hours & Benefits Working hours are a typical 40-hour work week for most of the businesses. During certain weather or disaster related events, working hours will be outside of the normal schedule. This is based solely on event occurrence. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and mental-health days.
Payroll Specialist Skills and Qualifications:
- Analytical skills
- Data entry skills
- Attention to detail
- Deadline-driven
- Problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Confidentiality
- General math skills
- Familiarity with financial software
- Familiarity with accounting principles
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma required; associate’s degree preferred
- Experience working with Unions from various states and municipalities
- QuickBooks Enterprise experience a plus
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Florence, AL 35630 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Florence, AL 35630: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000