Payroll and Accounting Specialist
San Antonio TX
Long Term
The Payroll and Accounting Specialist is responsible for accurately calculating and processing weekly and monthly payroll ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws certified payroll requirements and union agreements. This role is also responsible for accurate monthly union reporting monthly certified payroll reporting posting journal entries and assisting with other accounting tasks such as revenue billing and balance sheet reconciliations.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately process weekly and monthly payroll for union and nonunion employees ensuring timely and correct payments by confirming electronic timesheets for accuracy and analyzing payroll reports
- Accurately track and deduct all garnishments and other payroll deductions such as medical deductions 401(k) deductions and union deductions per union agreement and classification
- Calculate and process payroll taxes including federal state and local withholdings and file necessary reports
- Maintain organized payroll records employee earnings deductions and tax information ensuring compliance with company policies and audit standards
- Utilize and maintain payroll software and systems ensuring accurate setup and integration with timetracking systems and job costing modules
- Assist in internal and external audits by providing required payroll data and documentation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries providing resolution to discrepancies or concerns regarding paychecks or deductions
- Assist Accounts Receivable with revenue billing for both Projects and Service department
- Assist Accounts Receivable with balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with other accounting related tasks
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office products Word Excel Outlook and Teams
- Must be organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize daily interruptions
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of certified payroll and union agreements
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to meet and work within critical deadlines
- Familiarity of construction management software