Lead Payroll Accountant
Job
Overview
- Rail, Infrastructure and Construction
- Finance, HR and Administration
- Permanent
- Texas
We are currently seeking a high-caliber Lead Payroll Accountant for a direct basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Located in San Antonio, Texas.
Company overview:
This company is a leader in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) building systems, offering comprehensive lifecycle solutions from design to maintenance. They are known for their innovative approach and collaborative partnerships, which help optimize the design, construction, and operation of buildings. With a strong presence across the United States, they serve various sectors including healthcare and education.
Job Overview:
- The Lead Payroll Accountant will assist the Payroll Manager and team with the responsibility of all aspects of payroll operations and administration, and with paying our client’s employees timely and accurately, along with ensuring compliance with Federal and State/Local tax regulatory requirements and all Collective Bargaining agreements.
- This role requires experience with end-to-end payroll processing, and will assist with all processes, systems, and ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting and internal controls. Also financial recordkeeping which includes the recording of financial transactions as needed, managing accounts and account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Additionally, this role will also support payroll system maintenance as needed.
- The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of handling complex payroll processes across multiple states and unions/collective bargaining agreements.
Qualifications:
- In-depth understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws.
- FPC or CPP certification is a plus
- Prior experience with processing Union (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls. Also Prevailing Wage and Certified payroll reporting is a plus.
- COINS ERP software knowledge is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment. Also to remain flexible with required changes.
- Strong analytical skills. Attention to detail and accuracy and innovative problem-solving resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize EXCEL, MS Word, Power Point, Access, etc.
- Good verbal, written and active listening communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and service-oriented skills in interactions with customers and colleagues. An ability to interface with all levels of employees.
- Strong Team collaboration skills, and the ability to function as a member of a team. Able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Intermediate accounting knowledge.
- Experience with external audits.
Education and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
- 5 plus years of payroll experience, full-cycle payroll processing and with multi-state payrolls.
- Experience and proficiency with large payrolls and payroll software (e.g., COINS, ADP, Dayforce, UKG or In-House and Non Outsourced processing software.)
TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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