Payroll Specialist

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About Charter Construction

Serving the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years, at Charter Construction, a brand of American Restoration Operations, we have established ourselves as a restoration contractor that sets the standard for performance, integrity, and quality in the restoration industry. We build relationships with homeowners, community managers, developers, design and insurance professionals delivering extraordinary results in an open and collaborative environment.

At Charter Construction, success lies in our unwavering commitment to customer service. Anticipating problems before they occur, paying close attention to project details, and communicating positively with our clients are all components of our philosophy. Our team of dedicated, experienced professionals continually seeks improvement.

Charter Construction’s focus is to employ and retains the most skilled and the most committed workforce in the industry. Our staff combines the best real-world construction know-how with leading edge practices and technologies in an ever-changing construction industry.

Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the payroll function for our construction company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll principles, labor laws, and construction industry-specific regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full payroll cycle for all employees, including weekly and off-cycle payroll runs.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation.
• Handle prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting for government projects.
• Manage payroll deductions for garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Reconcile and prepare payroll-related general ledger entries.
• Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws, including those specific to the construction industry.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Work closely with the HR and accounting departments to ensure seamless integration and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and submit all required payroll tax filings.
• Conduct internal audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll and employee information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll.
• Proven experience in a construction or related industry, with an understanding of prevailing wage and certified payroll.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Viewpoint) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life insurance and additional Optional Life Insurance
• Long and Short term Disability
• Hospital and other auxiliary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Continued Education in relevant fields
• Career Growth Opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate in employment decisions or policies in violation of law on the basis of any legally protected status. What is a legally protected status varies depending on applicable local, state and federal laws, but may include race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, genetic information, families with children, political ideology and veteran status. Our policy of nondiscrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, benefits, placement, promotion, termination, reduction in force, and transfer. Our employment decisions, including factors such as merit, performance, qualifications, skills, dependability, and reliability are made based on ability to perform the job. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment.