Payroll Specialist

Black & McDonald Limited • Kansas City, MO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. It is a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America, with nearly 100 years of diverse market experience. The Kansas City team is growing, and this opportunity is for a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team. The Payroll Specialist will be based in the Kansas City, MO area and will report to the Payroll Manager. This candidate will be responsible for day to day activities of providing administrative support services to the US Operations in Kansas City, MO and supporting offices.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, displaying superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Holds self and others accountable
• Skilled in problem solving and innovation
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Must have an aptitude for learning
• University degree in Accounting or equivalent field
• 1-3 years’ of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Previous experience with payroll processes
• Competency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products including Excel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of JDE would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and post weekly payrolls
• Prepare and Issue paychecks
• Calculate and prepare Payroll tax remittances (Local, State, Federal)
• Benefits administration including enrollment, termination, and reconciling invoice and G/L accounts
• Union Dues remittance
• Payroll Administration, including tax updates and other payroll data table administration
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of company payroll burdens
• Document control administration
• Assist the Controller, and Payroll Manager and Financial Officer, in other administrative functions when necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees