Job ID:  506098

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Payroll Clerk - Lexington, KY.

Summary

Compiles payroll data to maintain payroll records by performing the following duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and union dues to be withheld, and employee identification numbers, from time sheets and other records.
• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
• Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and 401(k) loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Prepares and issues paychecks.
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
 

Education and Experience

High school diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, managers, and anyone else you may meet.
• Must be conscientious and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time of 8:00am.
• Adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Willingness to work in a team environment & assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Mountain employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
• Knowledge with Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Overtime may be required during peak season, including some evenings and weekends.

Other Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Mountain Enterprises, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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