Assistant Payroll Accountant

PRIME Traffic Control•Tampa, FL

13d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports all payroll activities including data entry, reconciliations, reporting, and adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This role works with the Corporate Payroll Manager to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution with 1 year of accounting or related experience OR in lieu of a degree, 7 years of experience in accounting or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to work a fully onsite position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of payroll laws and regulations is a plus
Experience with construction and/or union payroll strongly preferred (compliance with CBA terms, reporting, wage differentials, union dues, etc.)

Responsibilities

Help process weekly and monthly payroll for all employees.
Review timesheets, wage calculations, and related data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and benefit deductions.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
Maintain and update payroll and employee information within the HRIS/payroll system.
File payroll taxes in compliance with laws and regulations.
Assist in preparing payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Support audit activities and year-end tasks, including W-2 processing.