Payroll Accountant

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design, is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role requires an understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and exceptional organizational and time management skills. Will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the multi-state payroll for our employees.

What you’ll do:

• Accurately process multi-state and union weekly payrolls.
• Handle off-cycle payrolls and payroll adjustments as needed.
• Process payroll for new hires, terminations and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and distribute bonuses, commissions, and other special payments as needed.
• Track and deduct garnishments, tax levies and other special payroll deductions as needed.
• Assist with reconciling payroll prior to transmission and validate reports as needed.
• Conduct regular account reconciliations for assigned area to assure accuracy of records.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner. Elevate more complex issues for resolutions.
• Prior experience with processing union (collective bargaining agreement) payrolls, prevailing wage and certified payroll reports is a plus.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Ensure accurate entry of working hours and wage calculations.
• Review and resolve timecard exceptions and discrepancies.
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws, local payroll regulations, as well as Generally accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance and required reporting per all applicable union collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure compliance with required prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Track and deduct garnishments, tax levies and other special payroll deductions with relevant data.
• Service oriented mindset.
• Respond to internal and external customer service inquiries in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Address and resolve payroll related inquires, and concerns from employees. Assist in providing guidance on other payroll policies.
• Crosstrain in other areas to broaden knowledge of Southland accounting and financial processes and systems.
• Assist with all external/internal audits to ensure payroll accuracy and integrity.
• Assist in developing and implementing payroll processes and procedures.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-5 years of payroll processing and accounting experience
• Understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws
• Multi-state payroll experience required
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., Coins, ADP, Dayforce, UKG or In-House/Non Outsourced processing software.)
• Coins ERP software knowledge preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to interface with all levels of employees.
• Service oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain/exercise discretion.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude of intermediate to advanced level of abilities to utilize Excel, MS Word, Power Point, etc. preferred
• Excellent time management skills and ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment

YOU Matter

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

·        401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

·        Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

·        Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

·        Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

·        Disability Income Protection Insurance

·        Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

·        Paid Parental Leave Benefits

·        Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

·        Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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