Payroll Specialist

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing duties including Expatriate shadow payroll

• Track/Maintain records for taxable employee benefits related to long-term project assignments

• Ensure cross-border tax compliance for ExPat/InPat employees

• Track/Maintain records for Resident/Non-Resident Alien, VISA employees

• Multi-jurisdictional, state, unemployment, workers compensation tax compliance, including responding to notices and correspondence from tax authorities

• Prevailing wage compliance, including calculating employee pay adjustments, tracking assignments and filing reports with state authorities

• Prepare various payroll reports and perform payroll audits

• Resolve payroll adjustments and problems

• Prepare payroll-related account reconciliations

• Assist Payroll Manager with special projects

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3 to 5 years of related to accounting and payroll procedures

• 5-8 years' experience multi-state payroll experience

• 3-5 years' experience processing payroll for Canadian employees

• 3-5 years' experience working with cross-border ExPat/InPat payroll tax matters/shadow payroll

• Ability to review and interpret prevailing wage determinations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Team player and have the ability to work independently

• Knowledge of US Federal and State tax laws pertaining to the payroll function

• Knowledge of Canada Federal and Provincial tax laws pertaining to the payroll function

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidential information

• Detail oriented and organized including strong time management skills

• Strong Excel (intermediate to advanced) skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Previous experience with ADP WorkforceNow and/or ADP TeamPay

Compensation Range

$27.00 to $29.00 per hour. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

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ID 2026-4569

Category Accounting/Finance

Type Full-time, Regular