Payroll Specialist

Description

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Vancouver, Washington. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations, ensure compliance with wage laws, and manage benefit enrollments. This position requires attention to detail, a commitment to confidentiality, and excellent organizational skills to support our company's accounting and administrative functions.

Responsibilities:

- Process employee wages, bonuses, and deductions accurately and on time.

- Manage the tracking of hours worked, overtime, and job-specific labor using timekeeping systems.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations by handling all necessary deposits.

- Maintain payroll records and documentation to ensure confidentiality and support audits and compliance.

- Address payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.

- Handle certified payroll reporting, new employee filings, and quarterly tax returns.

- Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure payroll compliance and resolve related issues.

- Administer employee benefit programs, including insurance, vacation accruals, and 401(k) enrollments.

- Prepare monthly hours and contribution reports for industry training trusts.

- Assist with accounts payable entry and provide support for financial audits and tax filings.

Salary Range: $30/hr - $32/hr

Benefits

Medical:
Yes

Vision:
Yes

Dental:
Yes

Life & Disability Insurance:
Yes

Retirement Plans:
Yes

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation:12 days

Paid Holidays: 7 days

Sick leave:
State guidelines

Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order:

Requirements - Minimum of 4 years of payroll experience, preferably within the construction industry.

- Familiarity with certified payroll processes and compliance is highly desirable.

- Strong mathematical, organizational, and analytical abilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

- High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.

- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.

- Experience managing payroll for multi-state operations and employee groups of 101-500.

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