Payroll Clerk

DACON is the construction business unit of Dashiell, specializing in the construction of high and medium‑voltage electrical infrastructure. DACON has completed hundreds of greenfield substation and substation modification projects up to 500 kV from site preparation through energization. In addition to necessary high voltage construction skills, DACON employees have unique capabilities with regards to control wiring, equipment testing, bus welding and power cable installation.

We are unique in the diversity of our skills gained through past project engagements. More information about Dashiell and DACON can be found at

Position Title: Payroll Clerk

Location: 1300 Underwood, Deer Park, TX 77034.

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi‑state payroll. The role is responsible for regulatory and tax compliance and must be able to analyze and research pay issues as they arise.

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all the following functions:

• Compile, calculate, and enter time along with other data for payrolls
• Review weekly payroll for exceptions to pay rules and audit practices
• Upload payroll and direct deposit files timely to bank
• Create weekly, monthly general ledger entries for month end close
• Compile and calculate pay including deductions, taxes, and overtime pay
• Compile and calculate tax for withholding and unemployment in Excel using system reports involving calculations such as employee benefits on a weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis based on filing deadlines
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain staffing invoices in conjunction with Accounts Payable
• Create Accounting reports for month end close
• Compile reports to divisions as required (i.e., weekly, monthly)
• Assist with any month‑end close items as required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated attention to detail to accurately process payroll
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, ideas, and facts to a diverse group of individuals from co‑workers, managers, and employees of other divisions
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast‑paced environment to meet all deadlines
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, payroll taxes, and government payroll regulations

Education/

Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in payroll processing
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent field preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

DACON is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

DACON provides 100% company paid benefits through LINECO.

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.