What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at The State Group?
CONSTRUCTION IS LEADING THE WORLD IN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES…AND THOSE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE STATE GROUP.
The State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500 professionals in North America have provided comprehensive multi-trade industrial contracting services that include Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.
The State Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst to work at our Paducah, Kentucky office.
The Payroll Analyst position coordinates and supports payroll tax and union benefit audits, prepares and files certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects, and coordinates annual workers’ compensation audits.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
• This position is an integral part of our success and offers opportunities for
advancement.
• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Process and maintain employee compensation, payroll data, hours, and
deductions within the payroll system.
• Complete weekly and bi-weekly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Generate and review audit, exception, and reconciliation reports to validate
gross-to-net pay, labor hours, pay rates, and deductions
• Manage payroll disbursements, including checks, pay statements, direct
deposits, garnishments, employment insurance claims, and government
correspondence.
• Validate and balance payroll transactions with downstream systems,
including job costing, general ledger, payroll taxes, and child support
payments; collaborate with outsourced payroll tax compliance providers as
needed.
• Prepare and submit union and non-union payroll data, including certified
payroll, prevailing wage, and benefits funding reports; coordinate audits and
ensure compliance with federal, state, and job-specific regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax notices and compliance activities; investigate and
resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Create queries, reports, Excel workbooks, and summary analyses as
requested.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM
• 3 years of experience processing U.S. and Canadian payroll for both
union and non-union employees is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with construction ERP software (such as Sage, Vista, or
Jonas) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and
time management, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and
efficiency.
To learn more about our organization, visit our website at www.stategroup.com.
The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email M.Harris@stategroup.com.