Assistant Payroll Accountant

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

This position supports all payroll activities including data entry, reconciliations, reporting, and adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This role works with the Corporate Payroll Manager to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.

• Help process weekly and monthly payroll for all employees.
• Review timesheets, wage calculations, and related data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and benefit deductions.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain and update payroll and employee information within the HRIS/payroll system.
• File payroll taxes in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist in preparing payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support audit activities and year-end tasks, including W-2 processing.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution with 1 year of accounting or related experience OR in lieu of a degree, 7 years of experience in accounting or a related field

Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience

Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday)

Understanding of payroll laws and regulations is a plus

Experience with construction and/or union payroll strongly preferred (compliance with CBA terms, reporting, wage differentials, union dues, etc.)

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Must be able to work a fully onsite position.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.