Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Wilson Construction Company is recruiting for an experienced, detail and team-oriented Payroll Specialist. This position will share responsibility in the daily activities of processing approximately 800 to 900 multi-state, multi-union, in-house payroll checks on a weekly basis. This position will be responsible for the following duties under the supervision of the Payroll Manager:

• Audits timesheets for completeness and accuracy;
• Accurately enters & processes multi-state, multi-union cost coded payroll;
• Applies multi-union and state and federal payroll laws;
• Prepares and reviews union reports;
• Prepares and pays weekly, monthly, and quarterly taxes;
• Timely resolution of outstanding payroll and accounting issues;
• Effectively applies company payroll policies and procedures;
• Providing customer service to internal and external personnel;
• Other general office duties.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years Payroll and Accounting experience;
• In-house, full-cycle construction and union payroll processing experience preferred, but not required;
• Working knowledge of federal, multiple state, and local payroll taxes;
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax and accounting principles as well as wage and hour laws;
• Working knowledge Davis Bacon and state prevailing wage a plus;
• Proficient with Excel/Outlook;
• 10-key by touch/Typing 50 wpm;
• Data entry skills;
• Solution oriented with the ability to use independent and logical decision-making skills that are consistent with company, regulatory, and provider guidelines;
• Strong time management, prioritizing, and analytical skills;
• Ability to multi-task, follow directions, be open to change and work under pressure;
• Effectively work in an open office, fast-paced environment while meeting numerous and frequent deadlines with accuracy;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff; and
• Must be reliable and dependable.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off and holiday pay.

Wilson Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Smoke & drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer drug tests.

To apply: Please submit your cover letter & resume via our website through the Opportunities page.