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Payroll Specialist

The Structures Company
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Job Description

  • MUST BE US PERSONS

How would you like to work for one of the premier UAS (unmanned autonomous systems) companies in the industry? We at The Structures Company have an opportunity as a Payroll Specialist.

Pay Rate : ##### / HR

1st Shift - Monday through Friday

Temp to Perm

Job Responsibilities :

  • Ensure timely accurate calculations of wages, tax withholdings, and employee deductions
  • Prepare and reconcile payrolls, direct deposit files, labor, and payroll postings
  • Manage moving expense reimbursements for all Sierra Space employees
  • Provide first level review of staff's work
  • Manage timesheet labor adjustments, ensure timely labor posting of contract labor staff timesheets to Sierra Space general ledger, and proper invoicing and payment processing to the staffing agencies
  • Complete the required state quarterly Multiple Worksite reporting
  • Act as a liaison between the Payroll Department and Information Systems to ensure the payroll system is updated and maintained with any software updates and tax table updates, and adhere to Federal, State, Local, DCAA, and FAR requirement compliance standards, to support Accounting, Internal Compliance, and DCAA audit
  • Assist with audit schedules for internal and external auditors as needed
  • Be responsible for supporting accurate and timely completion of Payroll month-end closing process, perform monthly Payroll related balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Provide support for special ad-hoc projects as directed
  • Contract with potential to go direct
  • Questions For This Role :

  • Have you done full-cycle payroll? (anywhere from knowledge of new hire through a termination familiar with pay laws for terminations? Minimum wage? Social security wage and tax basis?
  • How many pay cycles have you actually run (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly?)
  • Excel proficiency (running pivot tables)? Rate on a scale of 1-10?
  • Must Haves :

  • Must be proficient in Excel.
  • Must be a detail-oriented, a quick learner, a team player, self-starter, adaptable.
  • Must be good with documentation and process streamlining. Working on a team of 5 supporting all 2000 employees (direct and contractors on a bi-monthly and weekly basis respectively). Supporting payroll team in reporting, audting, administrative tasks.
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Working knowledge of payroll reporting policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and applicable regulations, including understanding of Fair Labor Standards Act, Federal and State laws relating to payroll taxes, and various state employment and pay requirements
  • Progressive experience analyzing, auditing, reconciling and resolving complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing
  • Ability to research and interpret applicable regulatory requirements and resolve tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage / hour issues for payroll processing
  • Progressive Microsoft Excel data analysis experience including Pivot tables, macros, etc
  • Experience with Automated Accounting Systems, preferably Costpoint and / or SAP
  • Ability to work independently on assigned projects
  • Consistently strives to improve processes and gain efficiencies, including participation in the testing of new accounting and other system functionalities
  • Analytical abilities, time management, organizational and communication skills are essential
  • Preferred :

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or pursuing
  • Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting procedures
  • Working knowledge of FAR and CAS
  • Excellent administrative skills as demonstrated by experience with a Payroll / HRIS administration system
  • Ability to problem solve - applying originality, creativity, and initiative
  • Strong skills to plan, organize, multi-task, prioritize, and execute assigned workload to meet multiple deadlines
  • Detail-oriented, without losing sight of the big picture
  • Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE :

    The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is the main reason we are a top provider of talented professionals to most of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests, while also providing industry leading customer service.

    We support the majority of Aerospace OEM's and Tier 1 Suppliers across the United States.

    We have a national medical, dental and vision plan with United Healthcare and we also have a robust 401K offering. In some cases, there is bonus potential, sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify.

    The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

    We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

    The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA / EOE)

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