Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistPosition at Reed Family CompaniesWe are growing and in need of a Payroll Specialist for the Reed Family of Companies. Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits!! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development.This position is responsible for payroll entry in accordance with company policy. Compile and post employee time and payroll data. Compute and post wages, time worked, production, and commission. Produces payroll checks for distribution.Essential duties and responsibilities:Maintains employee payroll information.Processes weekly payroll and prepares checks and direct deposit stubs. Distributes payroll checks to the various department heads for distribution.Prepares EDD forms.Compile payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance deductions, and all other required withholdings.Produces and process weekly "Certified Payroll Reports" and DIR electronic reporting.Knowledge of different labor compliance programs ex: LCP Tracker, Department of Industrial RelationsHave thorough knowledge of all paperwork requirements and office procedures relative to payroll operations.Create, upload, and post the hourly and monthly equipment usage files in Vista.Set up jobs and phases in Kronos and the prevailing wage jobs in Vista.Attendance is an essential function of this position.Special projects as assigned.Qualifications:2 plus years of experience in construction industry prevailing wage payroll2 plus years of experience in multi-state payrollStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office, mainly Excel. ERP software experience is a plus. Vista by Viewpoint experience is highly desired.Strong working knowledge of Kronos electronic time keeping system would be helpful.Up to date knowledge of state and federal payroll laws. Solid understanding of prevailing wage and certified payroll.Education and/or work experience:Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) or Work Equivalent, Field of Study: Payroll or closely related field.Affirmative Action Statement:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.