Payroll Specialist – Direct Hire 

We are recruiting a Payroll Specialist for a thriving renewable energy company. This is a direct hire opportunity to join an amazing team in their Sacramento office. Our client offers Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, and an Employer Match 401(k) Plan. The Payroll Specialist will process, reconcile, and perform various accounting tasks regarding payroll operations. Salary range: $65,000-$80,000 DOE.

The ideal candidate has high volume payroll processing experience and must have knowledge of prevailing wage reporting and payroll taxes in across multiple states.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll for union & non-union employees accurately and timely. 
• Process and submit union dues payments. 
• Process, report, and pay multi-state payroll tax liabilities monthly, quarterly, and annually as required. 
• Set up and maintain log of all garnishments/tax levies and remit all payments to respective agencies in accordance with each garnishment order. 
• Review all garnishment related notices and prepare and process garnishments withholdings as authorized. 
• Manage, report, and remit other payroll deductions including employee insurance premiums, 401(k) contributions, employee loans and miscellaneous deductions. 
• Assist employees with payroll related issues and questions. 
• Participate in orientation presentations to train new employees on Mobile timecard entry. 
• Troubleshoot & resolve issues related to payroll. 
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data on payroll software systems. Prepare payroll checks, as needed. 
• Reconcile payroll journals to general ledger monthly. 
• Prepare and distribute all annual tax reporting documents including W-2s and 1099s. 
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors. 
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures. 
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. 
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential. 
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and nontaxable wages. 
• Calculate, track and input commissions and bonuses. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-4 years of payroll administration experience in construction or relevant industry. 
• Experience in processing certified payroll and prevailing wage preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred. 
• Experience with Subcontractor compliance and certified payroll tracking & auditing, including but not limited to LCP Tracker Job Setup and Certified Payroll Report Processing. 
• Strong technical knowledge of commonly used payroll concepts, practices, and procedures, including union agreements, fair labor standards, prevailing wage decisions, certified payroll reporting and worker's compensation accounting.
• Knowledge of In-depth Multi State and Local tax jurisdiction as well as Federal labor standards 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees/management.
• Excellent time management skills. 
• Proficient in accounting software, and experience with Foundation software is a plus. 
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.