Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

We are searching for an experienced Payroll Accountant at our Tarlton HQ facility. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is responsible for administering payroll for both union and non-union employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with applicable laws, organizational policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The position supports all aspects of payroll processing, including compensation, benefits-related payments, tax reporting, account reconciliation, and required reporting.

The ideal candidate operates with strong attention to detail, maintains strict confidentiality, and consistently delivers high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting the organization’s financial integrity and compliance obligations.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES
· Process union, non-union, hourly and salary payroll on a weekly basis including, including preparation of payroll and labor reports.

· Administer vacation and PTO accruals and track employee usage.

· Prepare and submit weekly and monthly health and welfare reports; complete certified payroll reporting as required.

· Produce payroll tax filings (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual), process tax payments, prepare W-2s, and manage 401(k) uploads.

· Maintain union labor rate templates and coordinate union audits when necessary.

· Support benefits administration by reconciling monthly vendor invoices in partnership with HR.

· Contribute to Finance initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.

PEOPLE MANAGED
Not applicable

PRIMARY PEOPLE CONTACTS
Partnership with Finance and HR, Union Representatives, External Auditors. The individual will also have regular contact with employees when they have questions and when there is a change in status.

Required Qualifications:

COMPETENCIES
· Ownership & Initiative – Takes responsibility for work, follows through on commitments, and proactively identifies and solves problems. Demonstrates drive, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while contributing to continuous process improvement.

· Results Orientation & Accuracy – Effectively prioritizes competing deadlines and delivers high-quality work with a strong attention to detail. Works through obstacles with focus and discipline to ensure timely and accurate outcomes.

· Integrity & Professionalism – Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Builds trust through ethical behavior, reliability, and professionalism.

· Teamwork & Collaboration – Develops strong working relationships and contributes to a respectful, cooperative team environment that supports shared goals.

· Technical & Operational Capability – Applies accounting fundamentals and utilizes systems and tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

· Learning Agility – Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to growth. Adapts to change, embraces new processes, and maintains a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
· High school education; associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

· Two years previous payroll experience; union payroll preferred

· Ability to understand labor contracts, labor laws, and regulations

· Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and reporting

· Use of Microsoft products- strong Excel skills; payroll system experience; Viewpoint preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
· Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. If required, the employee may be in a trailer at a jobsite location or maintain an office at the Owner’s facility.

· The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

· Limited exposure to physical risk.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.


Exempt

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.