Demo

Payroll Specialist

OWL Services
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Who We Are

This position is with Seneca Companies, an OWL Services Affiliated Company.

OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S.With 33 offices and distribution centers and more than 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers on a service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

OWL Services’ companies have received numerous awards over the years for exemplary customer service. Most recently it was the recipient of EVgo’s Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.

Come join us! For more information visit OWLServices.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Role:

This position is a fully remote opportunity. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team. The Payroll Specialist responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours and maintaining accurate payroll records. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of payroll processes, excellent analytical skills, and high level of confidentiality. This is an opportunity for a long term position and to join a growing company.

Responsibilities:

  • Collecting timesheet data
  • Entering data into administrative databases and software programs
  • Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
  • 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

Requirements and Skills:

  • A degree in accounting, business, or a related field may be preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience working in payroll or a similar role
  • Must have multi-state payroll experience
  • Must have previous experience with prevailing wage regulations
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices
  • Experience working with accounting and payroll software- ADP Workforce Now preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • High numerical aptitude
  • Detail-oriented

Compensation And Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Flex/Unlimited PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with optional offerings of HSA and FSA
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program

Requisition #3785

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at OWL Services

  • OWL Services Rock, SC
  • Who We Are OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and ... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • OWL Services Gaylord, MI
  • Who We Are OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and ... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • OWL Services Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Who We Are OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and ... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • OWL Services Colorado, CO
  • This position is with Seneca Companies, a legacy company of OWL Services Who We Are With over five decades of proven experience, Seneca Companies began wit... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Payroll Specialist jobs in the Des Moines, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Baker Group Ankeny, IA
  • New Opportunity Alert! Be a Key Player in Our Growing Payroll Team! Location: On-site in Ankeny, IA We’re expanding, and we need YOU to help shape our futu... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Robert Half Des Moines, IA
  • Are you ready to take the reins of the payroll department and turn numbers and processes into pure magic? Our client is looking for an experienced Sr. Payr... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!