Payroll Accountant - Temp to Perm

Payroll Accountant – Southland Industries

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POSITION SUMMARY

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

• Payroll Processing:
  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 resolution.
• Prior experience with processing union (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls, and 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 policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local payroll regulations, and GAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with required reporting per all applicable Union Collective Bargaining agreements.
• Ensure compliance with required prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Prepare payroll reports and summaries for management.
• Assist in responding to audits and government agency requests with relevant data.

• Service-oriented mindset.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and concerns from employees. Provide guidance on payroll policies where needed.
• Cross-train in other areas to broaden knowledge of Southland accounting and financial processes and systems.

• Assist with external/internal audits to ensure payroll accuracy and integrity.
• Assist in developing and implementing payroll processes and procedures.

• 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 discretion.
• Computer proficiency and intermediate to advanced Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint skills preferred.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3 years of payroll processing and accounting experience.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a diverse workforce and foster a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that supports growth, accountability, and respect at all levels. If you’re passionate about the industry and a lifelong learner with high accountability and drive for results, we’re looking for you. We hire problem solvers focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and ownership of outcomes.

Join our team and be part of an organization that values PEOPLE
, SAFETY
, INNOVATION
, COLLABORATION
, INTEGRITY
, ACCOUNTABILITY
, and SUSTAINABILITY
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As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive…