Payroll Lead; NS) Payroll/Field Accounting
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
About DZMC
No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle.
It's no wonder we're the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose - We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer's power and improve the world!
Day & Zimmermann is currently seeking a Night Shift Payroll Lead to support upcoming Fall Outage in Waterford, CT.
A Payroll Lead is responsible for various field-based transactional accounting functions including timekeeping, payroll processing support, and billing support, along with other associated internal and customer reporting and office administration activities.
As the Payroll Lead, here's the work you'll do:- Responsible for and coordinates time entry including balancing and reconciliation of daily or weekly time sheets to accountability program and SAP calculations and processing. Duties include collecting time submitted for employees and reviewing for accuracy and approval. Responsible for accuracy and balancing of time entry input.
- Performs and coordinates employee setup and terminations, onboarding and support functions, including all hiring information, W4's, and direct deposits for craft and temporary staff employees. Maintain and update union rates, and process on demand layoff checks.
- Responsible for client invoicing. Prepare client invoice and review final billing for accuracy and process corrections as needed.
- Establishes and maintains site specific procedures related to these functions. Interfaces with Corporate Accounting to ensure control and integrity of transactional field accounting and administrative processes
- Experience in to developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients and employees. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply concrete financial analysis concepts beyond simple adherence to detailed procedures and instructions, recommending solutions to unique issues.
- Overall understanding of payroll, billing, contract set-up and compliance, including A/R, A/P and fringe processes is required.
- Highly organized with the ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task with strong detail orientation and with the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Advanced proficiency using Microsoft suite and knowledge of SAP or other ERP system preferred.
- Demonstrates leadership and supervisory skills.
- Associates degree in related field of study or equal years of related work experience in a Maintenance/Modification or Construction environment.
- 3+ Years Experience in a Maintenance/Modification or Construction Environment with Payroll/Accounting
- Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, SAP, Temp Hemp, E-Onboarding and/or other proprietary software required
- Availability to work onsite, overtime and off hours
In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $40,000 - $80,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, scheduler type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).
We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!
Toensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate…
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