Payroll Accountant

Position Description :

This is an entry-level payroll accounting role responsible for reviewing timecard entry, running payroll, and overseeing all reporting cycles.

The payroll accountant will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of certified payroll, prevailing wage, unemployment claims, union health and welfare, COLA, employee termination, and general reconciliations.

Position Qualifications :

• Must be well organized and a self-starter.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.
• Strong communication skills
• May require specific badging or other security requirements, which may require the Company, Owner, or third party to conduct a criminal or other background check.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge :

• Construction accounting
• Principles of basic report preparation
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week and overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Payroll experience preferred.
• Business or Accounting degree.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Essential Duties :

• Payroll Emphasis
• Prepares, analyzes, and implements payroll transactions on a timely manner such as payments of hours worked, personal time off, employee benefits, application of benefit deductions.
• Prepares and / or analyzes periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules, and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures, and guidelines on a timely manner.
• Monitors federal, state, and local taxes, Social Security contributions, employee benefit contributions, garnishments, and other deductions to ensure accuracy of individual pay.
• Analyzes payroll reports, statements, records and making recommendations to improve payroll process.
• Prepares and / or reviews the accuracy of payroll related journal entries and performs account reconciliation and analysis while ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and in compliance with company policies.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate payroll policies and controls and payroll processing and system enhancements to increase efficiency.
• Prepares audit schedules and assists / coordinates audit of accounting statements / reports.
• Coordinates payroll matters with other departments, locations, and business units.
• Coordinates with payroll service provider on issues affecting company payroll.
• Supports other accounting functions i.e. A / P, A / R, etc.
• Reviewing project time to ensure accurate posting to projects.
• Reconciling cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems
• Develop, manage, and maintain cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.

Benefits :

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (except in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP).

It also is eligible for employee-paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance, as well as optional participation in a flexible spending account (FSA).

Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.