Payroll Specialist
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist with a strong background in union construction. This role is critical in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processes, and maintaining organized accounts payable procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Management:
+ Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll for union employees, ensuring compliance with union contracts and labor laws.
+ Calculate and track union benefits, deductions, prevailing wages, and certified payroll reporting.
+ Manage payroll taxes, filings, and year-end W-2 and 1099 forms.
+ Collaborate with union representatives to resolve payroll discrepancies or issues.
Accounts Payable:
+ Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for payment.
+ Ensure accurate coding of expenses and allocation to appropriate cost centers or projects.
+ Reconcile accounts payable transactions and address discrepancies with vendors.
+ Prepare and process electronic transfers, ACH payments, and check runs.
Union and Construction Compliance:
+ Maintain accurate records of union benefits contributions, remittances, and deductions.
+ Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for government-funded construction projects.
+ Ensure compliance with union agreements, prevailing wage laws, and construction-specific regulations.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably as a Payroll/AP Specialist.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge of Payroll procedures, specifically in a Union environment is critical.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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