Senior Payroll Analyst (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Senior Payroll Analyst

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies : Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Payroll Analyst at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with support activities associated with the administration, reporting, auditing, and delivery of payroll services to operations and management. This person will research and advise staff concerning the accounting treatment of complex transactions such as payroll-related accounting, tax administration, and financial reporting.

Functional Responsibilities

Supporting full-cycle payroll processing, engaging in external / internal audits, statutory and financial reporting, providing analytical support.

Responsibilities :

• Keeps requisite tax and insurance data, such as rates and wage limits up-to-date in processing system
• Reviews and supervises administrator's calculation of tax liabilities
• Responsible for payment of resulting tax liabilities and required reporting
• Performs wage and payroll related tax analysis and calculations as requested by HR and management
• Researches and implements controls within processing system to ensure legal compliance for tax and wage payment obligations
• Serves as backup to payroll administrators, payroll supervisor / manager as necessary
• Maintains ongoing written and verbal contact with department leads to ensure accurate cost posting
• Actively engages in audit activities including owner, insurance, tax, internal, and year-end audits
• Prepares various reports and submits third party payments for garnishments, taxes, certified payrolls, etc.
• Provides payroll-related accounting, tax administration, and financial reporting to internal and external customers
• Trains and supports staff to ensure all the required reports are prepared timely and accurately
• Assists with record keeping, filing, and other administrative or clerical duties
• Provides analytical support to fulfill various ad hoc requests
• Ensures effective team coverage by cross training on various roles and responsibilities
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field is preferred, certified payroll professional (CPP) is preferred, intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, Spanish fluency is a plus, must be able to work under pressure, to multi-task, and meet deadlines, construction industry experience is preferred, but not required, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, dependable and capable of working efficiently and independently in a professional setting, be an effective communicator with strong customer service skills, have strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress, ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.

Requirements :

Associates degree in Accounting, Business or related field is required, 6+ years' experience in payroll, accounting or finance, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, applicants will be asked to complete a skills test as part of the selection process, 1 2 years of supervisory experience, applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation :

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.