Payroll Specialist

Lighthouse Electric • Canonsburg, PA

1d • $50,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist supports the Payroll department in the day-to-day operation of payroll, sharing ownership of the function of processing payroll.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient typing and computer skills
• Ability to establish effective relationships with employees
• Proactively complete tasks in a timely manner
• Minimum of 3 years of Payroll experience, preferred
• Pre-employment drug screen required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Construction Accounting software, preferred
• Foundation Accounting Software, strongly preferred
• Ability to quickly and efficiently learn new technology and software
• Experience working within a Union environment, highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 650+ employees (Union and Non-Union) within multiple states with a strict 1-day processing deadline
• Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors
• Process certified payroll reports
• Maintain employee records in Accounting software
• Process new hire paperwork
• Assist with processing quarterly and yearly tax reporting
• Provide general support with a variety of payroll-related tasks
• Assist with additional accounting duties as needed, e.g., Accounts Payable
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED