Payroll Administrator

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Also, we are the largest provider of residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning services as well as plumbing services in Central Texas. With offices in Ft. Worth, Waco, Temple, and Corsicana and over 400 dedicated employees, we’re dedicated to serving your home, business, and industrial comfort needs. We work as a team to deliver best in class service to our customers. We offer top pay and benefits. A Payroll Specialist manages, performs, and coordinates a variety of corporate payroll and administrative duties in a fast-paced, positive team setting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides support and ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll records by compiling, organizing, and entering data such as new hire paperwork, terminations, adjustments, and 401k contributions. Works directly with Supervisors to ensure accurate time/pay Process and distribute payroll checks for weekly, semi-monthly, quarterly commissions and certified payrolls for multi-companies. Coordinates prepare, and reports on various payroll, billing, and related accounting reports on a regular and as-required basis. Prepare and update bonus files for quarterly, mid-year, and annual payouts. Prepare monthly GL process for payroll and benefits accounts; allocate expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records. Use of multiple software programs to import labor hours. Prepare month-end benefit reports as requested. Reconcile and calculate payroll adjustments. Reconcile each month the various general ledger accounts associated with the payroll process to ensure transactions and balances show on statements to be accurate. 401k plan processing and database maintenance; assist with yearly 401k Audit by gathering and providing requested participant distribution, contribution, loan and personnel, and deferral samples. Successfully communicate and work with the presidents, executive team, HR, external contacts, and internal departments to perform responsibilities. Adjusts payroll errors and handles complaints. Responds to written and verbal inquiries for providing information. Perform other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications other than their own. Required Attributes: Clear and effective communication skills. Time management Ability to multi-task while working efficiently. Positive and professional attitude. Capable of maintaining confidentiality. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Organized, detailed, and accurate. Ability to work autonomously with little support. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Education & Experience: A High School Diploma is required Associate's or a Bachelor's degree preferred. 3-5 years of experience processing payrolls of 500+ employees.

1. years of certified payroll experience is required .
2. years of general accounting experience is preferred.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & V lookup) is required . Construction payroll experience is preferred. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lochridge-Priest, Inc.