Payroll Tax Accountant

Join Granite's TeamBuilding a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.General SummaryUnder general supervision, this position will perform a wide variety of complex and diverse duties involving the application of standard accounting procedures within the area of Payroll/Benefits in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.Essential Job AccountabilitiesPrepare various reports and analysis as needed to support Payroll and Benefits.Prepare, review, and/or post journal entries for accurate recordkeeping.Prepare general ledger account analysis and reconciliation of benefits related general ledger accounts for accurate recordkeeping.Prepare monthly trust reconciliation for retirement plans in order to ensure accuracy of third party vendor reporting.Participate in preparation of retirement plan financial reports to ensure complete reporting.Participate in review of retirement plan annual tax returns to ensure accuracy of reporting.Prepare and maintain benefit accounting records for efficient access to information.Examine, review and interpret benefit accounting records to ensure accuracy.Perform special projects and additional assignments as directed to assist department management.Participate in cross training efforts in order to grow with the Payroll department.EducationBachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent business related bachelor's degree with equivalent accounting course workWork Experience2 - 5 Years Accounting or related experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesIntermediate computer spreadsheet skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical skillsSelf-motivated team playerAttention to detail and accuracyDeadline drivenCustomer service focusedOccasional travelAbility to work overtime as neededPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Additional Requirements/SkillsTeam player.Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.Our Benefits at a Glance:Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.Base Salary Range:$63,481.00 - $95,221.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.