Payroll Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

This position will be responsible for all hourly payroll and new hire orientation functions. Other duties will include fuel reconciliation. Ideal person must be a team player, capable of working in a fast paced environment, able to adhere to strict deadlines, extremely detailed oriented, proficient with heavy data entry/10 key, able to multi-task and problem solve, and possess excellent computer skills. Bilingual preferred.

Essential Job Accountabilities

1. Responsible for assisting and performing day-to-day administrative and accounting functions of the local business unit to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely processes.
2. Perform various daily, weekly, and monthly administrative functions and process all or some of the following: hourly payroll, equipment hours reporting, fuel reconciliation, accounts receivable, and document control to ensure accuracy and timely completion in accordance with established procedures and compliance with Company policy, General Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
3. Review hourly timecards daily and execute weekly payroll functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to all policy and procedures.
4. Perform all hourly new hire orientations in accordance to company policies and procedures.
5. Provide accurate and timely communication to the Office Manager on relevant issues to ensure key information is disseminated.
6. Assist field operations with informational inquiries to ensure productive work environment.
7. Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all administrative functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Granite's policies and procedures, including all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
8. Assist other functional leaders with administrative functions including Human Resources, Equipment, Safety, Estimating, and Construction Materials as needed to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Education

* High School diploma or equivalent required
* Associates degree or BS in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
Experience
* 2-3 years construction administrative/office experience
* 1 year construction accounting/payroll experience

Qualifications: Davis Bacon Wages
Certified Payroll Experience
Construction Background
Payroll Performance Expectations: Manage the payroll functions including processing of employee records & timecards (both union and non-union craft workers) to ensure accurate and timely payment to employees while maintaining compliance with Company policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements,
Manage payroll staff including hiring, firing, training and development to ensure productivity and employee engagement.
Functional leader for payroll administrators not located in SSC, including field locations such as large projects and region offices.
Develop and control all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization's payroll processing objectives, including relationships with internal and external auditors, state and federal agencies.
Oversee the payroll processing, including the review of reports, for union and non-union payroll wages, overtime, and deductions for employees to ensure accurate payments and reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.re the proper calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions to ensure accurate employee payments.
Oversee the reporting and certification of payroll earnings to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the timely processing of hourly employee records including new hires, changes, terminations, I-9s and e-Verify.
Provide impeccable overall customer service and communication to internal and external customers to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Participate in business unit management meetings and provide input and updates on business processes and procedures.
Assist with overhead budgets and forecasts, under the guidance of the business unit manager to ensure accurate and timely reporting and cost control.
Suggest improvement in processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare and review various reports and metrics as needed to keep management informed.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .