Senior Payroll Specialist

Are you looking for an accounting/finance position to accelerate your skills? We are adding to our finance team.

We are searching for a Senior Payroll Specialist who is responsible for various accounting and operational support functions. Primary support will be provided to the Payroll Supervisor.

• Process weekly and salary payroll, including subsistence and HSA disbursements.
• Act as primary backup for the Payroll Specialist when needed.
• Address employee payroll inquiries and support traveling employees with timecard entry and approvals.
• Schedule tax, child support, and monthly union fringe payments.
• Manage state and federal tax filings and assist with W2 preparation and year-end reconciliations.
• Respond to employment verifications and union requests.
• Provide payroll report analysis and insights to management as requested.
• Lead and assist with various audits, including financial statement, union, state, Worker’s Compensation, and 401(k) audits.
• Support Certified Payroll reporting and other assigned duties.

• Associates degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of payroll or related financial experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills to liaise with employees, management, and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex payroll issues and identify process improvements.
• Adaptable to changes in payroll processes, technology, and regulations, with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience in working with confidential information

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family‑orientated culture.

• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, for the eighth year in a row recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above‑average compensation.
• We offer an industry‑leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit‑sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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