What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Accountant, Lead position at Southland Industries?
Job Description
Position Summary
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 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.
This role will provide a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of handling complex payroll processes across multiple states and unions/collective bargaining agreements.
Position Details
Team Leadership
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Position Summary
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 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.
This role will provide a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of handling complex payroll processes across multiple states and unions/collective bargaining agreements.
Position Details
Team Leadership
- Assist with mentoring junior payroll staff.
- Assist with delegating tasks to ensure efficient workflow within the payroll team.
- Assist in the development and implementation of payroll training programs.
- Maintain and update payroll system’s tables and employee records as needed.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of payroll software. This includes testing, table updates, and overall maintenance and support.
- Collaborate with IT and HR departments to resolve system issues as needed.
- 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.)
- 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.
- Travel to our other Brandt Payroll team locations in Texas may be required.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Intermediate accounting knowledge.
- Experience with external audits.
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).