Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for numbers and a drive to take ownership? We're looking for a key player to join our tight-knit finance team as a Payroll Specialist.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take on more than just payroll, contribute directly to the financial health of a thriving construction company, and build a career with a growing company in a steady industry.

Payroll Specialist – Your Job Duties:

You will be a key member of the accounting team processing all aspects of payroll for the construction workforce, while also managing a share of the accounts payable (AP) responsibilities.

• Process weekly payroll for multiple business divisions for field and office employees, including union and non-union employees
• Guarantee accurate payroll processing by tracking and applying prevailing wage rates, fringe benefits, and job classifications to ensure compliance and fair compensation
• Oversee and reconcile critical payroll records, including detailed timecards, complex deductions, garnishments, benefits, and time off
• Maintain union compliance, ensuring all payroll practices align with labor agreements and regulations
• Assist with both internal and external audits and reporting
• Assist with weekly invoice processing, reviewing and posting to maintain a smooth cash flow
• Drive efficiency in month-end closing procedures by ensuring all invoices are posted promptly and correctly within the designated month's calendar
• Ensure financial accuracy by precisely coding invoices to the correct job
• Handle the submission of monthly union reports for assisted entities, keeping the company in good standing with labor organization

Payroll Specialist - Required Skills, Experience & Culture Fit

You have:

• Construction payroll expertise, you understand change orders, complex overtime and travel pay rules, job coding, and prevailing wages
• Accounts payable experience in a high-volume, multi-site, project-based cash-flow environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems and various financial software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel to job sites as needed (within a 2-hour radius of Sacramento) to support on-site payroll and administrative functions
• An ambitious yet humble attitude, ready to take on new challenges and assist wherever needed, even if it falls outside your primary role
• A customer service-oriented approach to payroll, proactively responding to and resolving inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and timekeeping for all employees
• The ability to work in the office every day to ensure seamless team collaboration and communication
  

You might:

• Have experience with Union payroll
• Be bilingual in Spanish, with proficiency in both written and spoken communication
• Have a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
  

Payroll Specialist – Benefits & Pay for You

Your compensation will be $36 – $44 per hour, depending on your relevant experience.

You will be provided with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with multiple plans to choose from to cover you and your dependents!
• 401k plan with 100% company match on the first 5% of your contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flex Spending account
• Employee Assistance Program