Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist works with the Payroll Coordinator to processes weekly payroll for a multi-state construction workforce - collecting and validating time, computing wages, and resolving discrepancies so employees are paid correctly and on time. This role sits on the corporate accounting/HR team and reports to the Payroll Manager.

JR. & Co., Inc. is a veteran-owned building envelope contractor with 40+ years in business, roughly 450 employees, and 14 locations. We self-perform commercial roofing, architectural cladding, sheet metal, and glass & glazing on projects across the country. Our corporate team supports the crews in the field and payroll is one of the most visible ways we take care of them.

What You'll Do

• Process weekly payroll including earnings, deductions, and taxes
• Run accurate off-cycle payrolls as needed
• Validate payroll data - time, pay rates, benefits, and job costing
• Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit changes
• Handle prevailing wage and fringe benefit calculations on public and federal work
• Perform payroll reconciliations (registers, tax liabilities, benefits)
• Assist with payroll journal entries and reporting to accounting
• Identify and resolve discrepancies - missing deductions, incorrect pay, timecard errors
• Maintain employee payroll records and proper documentation
• Support audits and compliance reporting

What You Bring

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Working knowledge of payroll tax and multi-state compliance requirements
• Experience with prevailing wage and fringe benefits (construction or certified payroll a plus)
• Strong Excel and data validation skills
• Experience with payroll systems - ComputerEase and BambooHR preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting practices and tax law
• Detail-oriented - able to catch discrepancies and errors at a granular level
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing needs
• Valid driver's license

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily indoors, shared office environment
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods working at a computer
• Pass initial drug test and participate in random drug test program

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred

Benefits & Compensation

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday - Friday
• In person - Kansas City, MO
• Some overtime around payroll cycle deadlines and year-end

J.R. & Co., Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. JR & Co., Inc. participates in E-Verify. To learn more visit . All individuals who accept an offer of employment are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.