Payroll Clerk

Dashiell•Deer Park, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

DACON is the construction business unit of Dashiell, specializing in the construction of high and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure. DACON has completed hundreds of greenfield substation and substation modification projects up to 500 kV from site preparation through energization. In addition to necessary high voltage construction skills; DACON employees have unique capabilities with regards to control wiring, equipment testing, bus welding and power cable installation. We are unique in the diversity of our skills gained through past project engagements. More information about Dashiell and DACON can be found at www.dashiell.com. Position Title: Payroll Clerk Location: 1300 Underwood, Deer Park, TX 77034. Primary Function: The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll. The role is responsible for regulatory and tax compliance and must be able to analyze and research pay issues as they arise.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Demonstrated attention to detail to accurately process payroll
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, ideas, and facts to a diverse group of individuals from co-workers, managers, and employees of other divisions
Ability to prioritize and work in a fast paced environment to meet all deadlines
Basic understanding of accounting principles, payroll taxes, and government payroll regulations
Minimum of three years’ experience working in payroll processing
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent field preferred

Responsibilities

Compile, calculate, and enter time along with other data for payrolls
Review weekly payroll for exceptions to pay rules and audit practices
Upload payroll and direct deposit files timely to bank
Create weekly, monthly general ledger entries for month end close
Compile and calculate pay including deductions, taxes, and overtime pay
Compile and calculate tax for withholding and unemployment in Excel using system reports involving calculations such as employee benefits on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis based on filing deadlines
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Maintain staffing invoices in conjunction with Accounts Payable
Create Accounting reports for month end close
Compile reports to divisions as required i.e. weekly, monthly
Assist with any month-end close items as required
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned