Payroll Clerk and Payroll Backup

CCI Mechanical, Inc.•West Valley City, UT

30d•Onsite

About The Position

CCI Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support our Accounting department. This professional will ensure continuous, seamless payroll operations across our commercial design-build, fabrication, and mechanical service divisions. The ideal candidate ensures uninterrupted pay processing for our engineers, technicians, and office staff during peak operational periods and team absences.

Requirements

3 years of experience in payroll, or accounting, preferably within the construction, mechanical, or trade services industry.
Proficiency in payroll software, Excel, and other payroll systems.
Ability to handle sensitive financial and personal employee information with the highest degree of discretion.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy in heavy data entry, and the ability to operate under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Serve as secondary or backup support for end-to-end payroll runs, including reviewing timecard submissions, calculating labor wages, and processing direct deposits for trade and corporate personnel.
Respond to time-sensitive payroll inquiries from staff, addressing pay discrepancies and system questions professionally.
Assist with onboarding new hires, processing union/non-union terminations, and updating employee data within the COINS ERP+ application.
Help review wage registers, process manual checks, and maintain accurate records to meet IRS, state, and construction-specific regulatory standards.
Coordinate with Human Resources, Finance, and project management teams to clear up outstanding reconciliation items or adjust leave and deduction records.