Lead Payroll Accountant

Southland Industries • Garden Grove, CA

76d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Lead Payroll Accountant will assist the Payroll Manager and team with the responsibility of all aspects of payroll operations and administration, and with paying our employees timely and accurately, along with ensuring compliance with Federal and State/Local tax regulatory requirements and all Collective Bargaining agreements. This role requires experience with end-to-end payroll processing, and will assist with all processes, systems, and ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting and internal controls. Also financial recordkeeping which includes the recording of financial transactions as needed, managing accounts and account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Additionally, this role will also support payroll system maintenance as needed. This role will provide a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of handling complex payroll processes across multiple states and unions/collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws.
• FPC or CPP certification is a plus.
• Prior experience with processing Union (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls.
• Experience with Prevailing Wage and Certified payroll reporting is a plus.
• COINS ERP software knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize EXCEL, MS Word, Power Point, Access, etc.
• Good verbal, written and active listening communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and service-oriented skills.
• Strong Team collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Intermediate accounting knowledge.
• Experience with external audits.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5 plus years of payroll experience, full-cycle payroll processing and with multi-state payrolls.
• Experience and proficiency with large payrolls and payroll software (e.g., COINS, ADP, Dayforce, UKG or In-House and Non Outsourced processing software.)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain and update payroll system's tables and employee records as needed.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of payroll software.
• Collaborate with IT and HR departments to resolve system issues as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees