Payroll Accountant I

Weitz•Des Moines, IA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a payroll professional with a couple years of experience looking to join a supportive and collaborative team? The Weitz Company is hiring a Payroll Accountant I for our office in downtown Des Moines! The Payroll Accountant is responsible for assisting the Accounting Supervisor with all tasks related to producing payroll for hourly employees. This includes data entry, employment verification, setting up and maintaining benefit information, timecard management, and payroll reports. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll experience required
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Analytical with strong math aptitude
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Flexibility to pivot priorities as needed
Positive attitude and open to change
Team player who is willing to jump in and help where needed
Proficient in 10-key and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business units to ensure weekly timecards are submitted correctly
Accurately prepare, compute, input, and process payroll for hourly employees including union and non-union employees
Update employee records as requested for items including changes to their W4, rate, or title
Ensure proper approvals are obtained for employee transactions
Print and distribute payroll checks; prepare checks to be mailed as necessary
Ensure union payroll related matters are in compliance by verifying rates, titles, benefits, deductions, and monthly reports for accuracy
Maintain hourly personnel payroll records
Coordinate unemployment compensation claims with a third party administrator
Complete verification of employment
Prepare and validate payroll reports
Routinely test and challenge updates in the computer system-operating environment to ensure accuracy
Identify, recommend, and/or implement process changes to make the payroll process more efficient
Stay abreast of changing government regulations regarding payroll