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Sr Payroll Accountant

Sr Payroll Accountant

Southland IndustriesGarden Grove, CA, United States
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Payroll Accountant will play a key role in the end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency and the timely processing of the Southland Industries’ multi-state payroll. The role requires a thorough understanding of payroll processes / practices, Federal, State / Local tax regulations, strong analytical skills, the ability to handle complex multi-state payroll scenarios, and exceptional organizational skills. Also prior experience with processing multiple Unions’ (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls is preferred.

The Senior Payroll Accountant is also responsible for financial recordkeeping including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position will provide a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

What you’ll do : Payroll Processing :

  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial and payroll transactions.
  • Assist with the processing of all weekly multi-state Union and Non-Union payrolls for Southland Industries.
  • Ensure accurate entry of working hours, wages, bonuses, adjustments.
  • Handle off-cycle payrolls and payroll adjustments as needed.
  • Process payroll for new hires, terminations, and other employee-changes as needed.
  • Research and resolve difficult discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with required reporting per all applicable Union Collective Bargaining agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with required Prevailing wage and Certified payroll reporting.
  • Assist with preparation and submission of payroll tax filings and reports.
  • Track and deduct garnishments, tax levies, and other special payroll deductions and needed.

Employee Support :

  • Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Address and resolve complex payroll-related inquiries and concerns from employees.
  • Provide guidance on payroll policies and procedures as needed.
  • Assist with educating employees on payroll-related topics and change.
  • Auditing and Reconciliation :

  • Conduct regular audits to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
  • Address and resolve any discrepancies in payroll data.
  • Assist in addressing inquiries from External / Internal Audits.
  • Team Leadership :

  • Assist with mentoring junior payroll staff.
  • Assist with delegating tasks to ensure efficient workflow within the payroll team.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of payroll training programs.
  • Systems Management :

  • Maintain and update payroll systems tables and employee records as needed.
  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of payroll software. This includes testing, table updates, and overall maintenance and support.
  • Collaborate with IT and HR departments to resolve system issues as needed.
  • What you’ll need to be successful :

  • In-depth understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws.
  • Experience and proficiency with large payroll software (e.g., Coins, ADP, Dayforce, UKG or In-House / Non Outsourced processing software.)
  • Coins ERP software knowledge preferred.
  • Prior experience with processing Union (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls, and Prevailing Wage and Certified payroll reports is a plus.
  • Experience with external audits.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task.
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize EXCEL, MS Word, Power Point, Access, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills. Attention to detail and accuracy and innovative problem-solving resolution skills.
  • Good verbal, written and active listening communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and service-oriented skills in interactions with customers and colleagues. An ability to interface with all levels of employees.
  • Strong Team collaboration skills, and the ability to function as a member of a team. Able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Intermediate accounting knowledge.
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
  • Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • What you bring to the table :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 5-8 years’ of payroll experience, full-cycle payroll processing and with multi-state payrolls.
  • YOU Matter

    PEOPLE FIRST : BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

    At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

    If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

    If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

    Benefits :

    As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family :

  • 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
  • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Disability Income Protection Insurance
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
  • Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave
  • Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses
  • Pay : Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado / New York City / California / Washington) this ranges from $70,000 - $80,000 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

    For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website : Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN

    To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture

    Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

  • All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.
  • We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

    If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company.

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