Position Overview

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for analyzing payroll data, conducting tests for new wage types, union rate changes, and benefit adjustments, and preparing detailed payroll reports. This role involves reviewing and reconciling union reports, managing general ledger entries for union dues and garnishments, and ensuring accuracy in unposted payroll results. The Payroll Accountant collaborates with the Payroll and Human Resources teams to provide ongoing support and resolve payroll-related inquiries.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Review unposted payroll results and prepare journal entries as necessary.
• Prepare and document all payroll testing for new wage types, union rate changes, and benefit changes. 
• Assist in the preparation of union reports.
• Review union reports, upload reports, and remit payments.
• Approve and finalize union reports and payroll to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct internal payroll audits to confirm accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for union due and garnishment accounts.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate with the Legal Department for compliance and union-related matters.
• Create payroll reports as needed.
• Provide support to Payroll and Human Resources as needed.
• Utilize payroll software efficiently.
• Maintain thorough records for all payroll transactions.
• Collaborate with Accounting for year-end processing of payroll, tax filings, and union benefits reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures and work rules. 
• Consistently ensures union rate changes, wage types and benefit modifications are accurately reflected in the payroll system and all payroll-related accounts are properly reconciled.
• Demonstrates expertise in payroll-related software, applying correct wage types, managing union dues and garnishments, and preparing accurate and compliant payroll reports.
• Provides support to Payroll and Human Resources teams, assisting with union report preparation, and effectively communicating payroll discrepancies to management or employees. 

Qualifications

Required: 2- or 4-year degree in accounting.

Required: At least 1-2 years of payroll experience.

Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP (Employee Central Payroll), EPR, ADP, and other computer or software programs necessary to complete job duties.

Preferred: Fluency in Spanish is beneficial, or a willingness to learn.

Additional Information

What We Offer: * 

• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
• Group Health Plan 
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
• Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

Company Overview

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