SUMMARY
Ben Hur Construction oversees a portfolio of subsidiaries primarily in the Construction and Construction services sector. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of Payroll Accounting and management. This position is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the day-to-day activity of a multiple location payroll department. The candidate will be processing hourly payroll for approximately 250 employees and assisting with all aspects of the payroll process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Process weekly hourly payroll, union and non-union.
- Assist the payroll field focused employees.
- Act as a backup for processing exempt employee payroll.
- Participate in generating W-2 and other documents for employees as required by federal, state and local regulations.
- Monitor, evaluate and improve, if necessary, the internal controls of the payroll cycle.
- Oversee payroll employee set-up, onboarding and E-Verify.
- Work closely with HR department to process new hires and open enrollment.
- Perform all ad hoc reporting requests for internal clients.
- Process Certified Payroll reports.
- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
- Develop training materials and provide training to the team and customers.
QUALIFICATIONS include the following :
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Admin or Accounting with 5+ years of payroll experience preferred.Viewpoint Vista and ADP experience a plus.Experience in construction or manufacturing industry background.Comprehensive operational and technical expertise in federal and state employment taxation. Technical expertise and proficiency with relevant federal and state statute and regulations is required.Experience regarding business accounting, payment and reporting required by federal, state, multi-state and local employment tax regulations and operations.REQUIRED SKILLS
A good communicator and an active listener with a commanding interpersonal presence – tempered by a strong affinity for team play.Strong written communication and customer service orientationStrong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and committed to following through on projectsGood problem-solving skills including trouble shooting and resolving issues with processes, reports etc.Practiced in discretion, with experience handling confidential matters.Strong PC skills including Excel.EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General office physical demands which can include : the ability to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk.The ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.The ability to sit for sustained periods of time.The ability to demonstrate the manual dexterity necessary to operate a keyboard, calculator, and / or typewriter.