Payroll Clerk

Contra Costa Electric•Martinez, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Contra Costa Electric, an electrical construction firm and EMCOR company, is seeking a Payroll Clerk to process employee payroll accurately and on time, maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with federal and California labor laws, and assist employees with payroll-related inquiries. The role supports payroll administration, reporting, documentation, audits, and certified payroll reporting. The employee is expected to learn and apply accounting and payroll practices, work independently with little or no supervision after instruction, ask appropriate questions, and recommend improvements. The position is based in Martinez, California, and requires 40 hours per week. Work takes place in a typical office environment and includes extended computer use, communication with employees and other stakeholders, and movement around the office. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with an annual salary range of $62,400 to $66,560.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 to 3 years of payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping experience.
Strong data entry, math, and Excel skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and collaborate with multiple levels of stakeholders.
Ability to work 40 hours per week in Martinez, California.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Knowledge of union contracts.
Experience with Viewpoint Vista systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll.
Collect, review, and verify employee timecards and attendance records.
Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments.
Enter payroll data into payroll systems.
Maintain employee payroll files and confidential records.
Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
Assist with tax reporting and payroll compliance requirements.
Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
Support audits and maintain payroll documentation.
Assist with certified payroll reporting.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management to support business needs.
Learn and apply accounting and payroll practices and technical skills.
Work independently with little or no supervision after being shown how to accomplish assignments.
Ask appropriate questions about assignments and recommend improvements.
Remain organized and pleasant while managing pending or multiple deadlines.
Comply with company operating policies, procedures, and safety requirements, as well as EMCOR’s Values, Business Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics.
Communicate and collaborate with customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractor organizations.