What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest?
Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest is a full-service electrical and low voltage contractor located in Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah. With a Commitment to Excellence, Commonwealth uses a combination of disciplines, expertise, and our four core values (Customers, Employees, Character, and Mastery) to serve our customers with the highest quality of work. We employ hundreds of skilled employees nationwide, so if you are interested in becoming part of our team, keep on reading!
What We Offer:
- Employee Ownership: A key component to our company culture is our sense of ownership. As employee owners, every team member has a stake in our success. Your hard work directly contributes to the growth and prosperity of the company, and you share in the rewards.
- Benefits: Our people are our greatest asset. Because of this, Commonwealth offers our qualified employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect them and their families from the unknown.
- Mentorship: We pair new team members with mentors who provide guidance, support, and valuable insights throughout your onboarding experience.
- Career Development: Our people are what make Commonwealth great, and we are committed to your growth. With access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs, you can advance your career and stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
- Leadership Development: We cultivate future leaders. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we provide opportunities for leadership development to provide you the tools and support you need to succeed.
Position Summary:
Maintains and processes weekly payroll records and reports for accounting of salary/wages due, accruals, deductions and other payroll functions.
Primary Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform payroll-related tasks which includes review of payroll data
- Enter new hires and terminated employees into company’s payroll system
- Set up, maintain, and process all garnishments and correspond with agencies and employees
- Process personnel data updates in company payroll system
- Respond to unemployment claims for terminated employees
- Complete verification process of employment requests
- Assist with union reporting
- Process Certified and OCIP/CCIP reporting as required
- Assist employees with electronic timekeeping systems
- Provide customer service to employees regarding payroll related issues
- Calculate payable hours, tax withholdings and deductions
- Calculate and issue final paychecks for employees that terminate
- Issue hand checks for employees as necessary
- Track tax accruals and balances for payroll reporting
- Communicate with union representatives as needed
- Assist Payroll Manager with special projects as needed
- Exemplify, promote and foster our purpose of Committed to Excellence through our Core Values of Customers, Employees, Character and Mastery
- All other duties as assigned and required
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in payroll processing required
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work on a team and build working relationships within all levels of the organization
- Possesses a math aptitude and understands basic accounting principles
- Adept in use of MS Office and aptitude for learning required software
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma required
- Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred
- 1-3 years of related experience
Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other status covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
