Payroll Administrator

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Dates: March 16 - 20, 2026

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Payroll Specialist

ATG (Applied Technology Group) is the premier technology business partner for the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry in North America. ATG strives to build strong relationships within the professional design community by offering complete software and hardware solutions, supported by a team of experienced technical specialists. With their deep industry knowledge, ATG delivers tailored services that meet the unique needs of AEC professionals, ensuring seamless integration and support across their technology platforms.

Job Summary:

This role owns the end-to-end accuracy, compliance, and reconciliation of payroll using Paycom across multiple legal entities and states. The Payroll Specialist ensures payroll, taxes, benefits, commissions, and retirement contributions reconcile cleanly and integrate accurately into the general ledger and ERP.

Core Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Process bi-weekly payroll in Paycom for multiple companies and multi-state employees
• Ensure correct setup and calculation of earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and wage & hour laws
• Manage payroll tax filings, amendments, and agency notices in coordination with Paycom

Reconciliations & Accounting Integration

• Reconcile payroll registers, tax liabilities, benefits, and accruals to the general ledger
• Prepare and validate payroll journal entries and support month-end close
• Investigate and resolve payroll variances; document root cause and corrective action
• Support audits by providing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and system reports

401(k) & Retirement Plan Administration

• Administer and reconcile 401(k) employee contributions, loan repayments, and employer match
• Ensure timely and accurate remittance to plan providers
• Reconcile Paycom reports to trust statements and support annual compliance testing and audits

Commissions & Variable Compensation

• Calculate, validate, and reconcile commissions and incentive compensation
• Partner with Sales and Finance to validate source data and compensation plan logic
• Ensure accurate payroll tax treatment and reporting of variable pay

Benefits Reconciliation

• Reconcile payroll deductions to benefit carrier invoices (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, etc.)
• Resolve discrepancies related to eligibility, rates, enrollments, and terminations
• Coordinate with HR and benefit providers to maintain clean data flow

Payroll Systems, ERP Integration & Process Improvement

• Maintain Paycom configurations related to earnings codes, deductions, taxes, and reporting
• Support payroll system implementations, enhancements, and integrations with the ERP
• Participate in testing, validation, and parallel payroll runs during system changes
• Identify automation opportunities and control improvements within payroll workflows
• Assist with documentation of payroll procedures and internal controls

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of payroll experience in a multi-state, multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of payroll tax rules, wage & hour compliance, and payroll calculations
• Demonstrated experience with payroll, tax, benefits, and 401(k) reconciliations
• Experience calculating and reconciling commissions or other variable compensation
• Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, lookups, pivots)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting payroll for 100 employees
• Hands-on experience processing payroll in Paycom
• Exposure to payroll system implementations or ERP integrations
• CPP or FPC certification
• Experience partnering closely with Accounting during month-end close

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• 3 weeks of PTO each year, paid holidays, and your birthday off
• 2 paid volunteer days each year
• 401k match up to 4% after 90 days of employment
• Great culture with frequent in-person events and gatherings

At ATG, we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to meet the needs of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industry. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected. We actively seek to create a team that reflects the diverse world we serve, and we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply. Together, we strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this position, please contact our Human Resources department. We will work with you to provide appropriate accommodations to ensure an inclusive and accessible workplace.

The position requires the ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to meet deadlines and complete assignments. The candidate should be comfortable sitting or standing for prolonged periods and must be able to travel between office locations, including locations with stair access. Strong English communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential, along with the ability to comprehend and respond effectively to colleagues and clients. Visual and auditory capability, with or without corrective devices, is necessary to support interactions and project requirements. Additionally, the candidate should be able to lift and carry office items weighing up to 30 pounds as needed.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship