Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

Our growing construction firm is looking for a payroll specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate processing and recording of our company payroll along with the entry of certified payroll. You will be working closely with other departments and will assist the compliance department on a weekly basis.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Audit sign in sheets from all projects and ensure they have been completed correctly. If discrepancies are found, follow up with the appropriate project manager or supervisor for clarification and correct as needed.
• Print timecards for all employees, sort by job and audit them against sign in sheets. Note any errors or questions in preparation for weekly payroll meeting.
• Print all necessary reports prior to weekly payroll meeting. Distribute to Project Managers and owner.
• Enter, maintain, and process accurately and timely weekly payroll in company software. Information will include deductions, garnishments, paid leave such as vacation and sick time, monthly employee reimbursements, etc.
• Process all wage garnishments on a weekly basis.
• An understanding of tax regulations and legal requirements to ensure compliance with established guidelines and local payroll rules.
• Provide support and answer questions in a timely manner to employees regarding any payroll discrepancies, questions or requests for records.
• Issue or reissue employee checks due to payroll errors or missing / lost checks as needed.
• Process manual checks, corrections/adjustments, final checks for apprentices as needed.
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing systems and procedures.
• Ensure efficient operation of the department by performing clerical duties such as filing, scanning, organizing records and photocopying as needed.
• Assist with certified payroll as needed.
• Work closely with the compliance department by assisting with duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The ability to work and communicate effectively with other departments is crucial. You will be dealing with people at various levels and of diverse backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and demonstrate ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Must be organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years payroll experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with prevailing wage
• Knowledge of ComputerEase software preferred.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $31