Payroll Specialist

The MasTec Companies•Pomona, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Henkels & McCoy is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to be responsible for all payroll-related tasks. The Payroll Specialist's responsibilities include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records. To be successful as a Payroll Specialist you should be able to investigate and resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with company and regulatory standards. An outstanding Payroll Specialist should also have excellent people skills and high numerical aptitude.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years of experience working in payroll or a similar role
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll
Strong Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, especially Word and Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
High numeric aptitude
Detail-oriented, quick learner, and able to work independently with little direction

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
Experience in the construction industry
Experience working in JD Edwards

Responsibilities

Supports the Payroll Team by preparing payroll related journal entries for period-end
Compile and submit payroll deductions related check requests and payments
Collecting timesheet data and payroll information
Entering data into JDE and tracking spreadsheets
Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, etc.
Preparing and processing paychecks and direct deposits
Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
Preparing and distributing income statements
Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns
Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations
Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes
Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management