Payroll Accountant

Professional Transportation • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

NOW HIRING – Payroll Accountant! Join a role where payroll is more than processing checks. As Payroll Accountant, you will serve as the expert ensuring our payroll practices remain accurate, compliant, and aligned across all state we operate in. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, partnering across departments, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment. If you are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and confident navigating payroll compliance, audits, and multi-state regulations, we want to hear from you! About PTI – Where the RIGHT way is the SAFE way: Professional Transportation, Inc. has been providing crew transportation services for railroads since 1980 and has an industry reputation for providing quality, reliable, and safe crew transportation services. Much like a shuttle service, PTI receives around-the-clock requests from our railroad customers to pick up and drop off train crews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or payroll operations
• Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations and wage and hour laws
• Proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms, with experience using systems such as Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, Paychex, UKG, Workday, or similar
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate records
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, labor law compliance, and audit processes
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to audit payroll data and identify variances
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll issues efficiently

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multi-state payroll operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws and employment regulations across multiple states.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state labor laws, leveraging external resources and legal guidance as needed to ensure compliance
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll operations and coordinate implementation of required process or policy updates
• Maintain compliance documentation supporting payroll practices and CBA adherence
• Own the design, documentation, and ongoing governance of payroll-related internal controls
• Document payroll processes, leader standard work, and standard operating procedures
• Perform periodic control testing and self-assessments to ensure operating effectiveness
• Identify control gaps or compliance risks and lead remediation efforts
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, HR, Legal, and Accounting to align payroll practices with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
• Investigate and resolve union grievances related to payroll
• Communicate directly with field management regarding payroll related issues, policy interpretation, and compliance concerns affecting employees
• Maintain and govern driver pay rate tables to ensure alignment with union contract provisions and compliance with wage and hour regulations
• Conduct labor cost modeling, including wage increases, contract changes, and operational scenarios
• Develop executive level analyses and recommendations to support strategic labor decisions
• Partner with Accounting and Operations to evaluate labor cost trends and identify optimization opportunities
• Demonstrate commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement
• Deliver high-quality internal customer service across departments
• Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement
• Communicate and exemplify the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy
• Attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills

Benefits

• Multiple health plan options, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, with overtime opportunities
• 401(K) retirement plan for your future
• Discounted cell phone plans with Verizon and AT&T
• Free Planet Fitness membership (Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro locations)
• Room for advancement within a rapidly expanding company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level