Payroll Specialist
Davis Constructors currently has a Payroll Specialist position available in our Anchorage office. This position is responsible for all aspects of the payroll process. Davis is a company that values hard work and loyalty. We strive for excellence in not only how we manage our projects but also how we treat our staff. If this experience sounds interesting to you, please read on!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process weekly union and staff payroll
- Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, contributions, and leave to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, wage determinations, and current federal and state law
- Review payroll for accuracy and process corrections, as needed
- Prepare and distribute weekly certified payroll reports and files
- Prepare and submit union reports and remit payment
- Compute and disburse garnishments and other withholdings, reconciling to the general ledger
- Remit and report payroll taxes, and monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports, reconciling to the general ledger
- Maintain all aspects of payroll records, including new hire setup and all changes
- Perform payroll year end procedures, including W-2s and ACA reporting
- Assist with audit preparation for year end, workers compensation, union, and job audits
- Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in construction accounting and payroll required
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in Accounting or related field highly desired
- Preference will be given to candidates with Sage 300 experience
- Microsoft Office experience required, and ability to accurately manipulate large amounts of data in excel
- Ability to identify and resolve problems concerning payroll in a timely manner, answer inquiries, and enforce payroll policies
- Candidate must be able to comprehend and perform complex payroll work with accuracy and a strong sense of urgency.
- Experience with union payroll and understanding of how to set up pay rates and benefits
- High attention to detail and accuracy required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work independently, handle pressure, and meet deadlines
- Must be able to multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment
- Quick self-starter, team-oriented and able to work with different personalities and professional styles
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to pass a background and drug screening
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
Salary DOE. Competitive compensation packages with benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K
EOE & drug free workplace. E-Verify.
A resume and cover letter may be submitted