About us
J.F. Edwards is a respected electrical contractor for renewable energy projects throughout the midsection of the country from Texas north to Minnesota. We are safety- and customer-focused, driven by teamwork and collaboration.
**Payroll Specialist**
**Overview:**
Join our team at J.F. Edwards Construction Company, a reputable specialty outside electrical contracting firm with over 75 years of experience in the industry. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Payroll Specialist to support our growing team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees.
**Duties:**
- Responsible for processing manual timecards and worksheets to ensure accurate and timely running of union and non-union payroll.
- Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data.
- Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining database with updates in status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, etc.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
- Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.
- Assist field with the preparation of draft checks, when necessary.
- Prepare and remit federal, state, and local tax reports in a timely fashion.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, W2 processing, etc.) for management.
- Prepare and submit monthly union reports to fund offices.
- Prepare and submit monthly Worker’s Comp report to insurance carriers and handle Worker’s Comp audit preparation.
- Perform various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provide general ledger support.
- Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
- Issue and record pay-related adjustments for previous errors or retroactive increases.
- Train others in operational procedures.
- Track employee leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and employment laws and regulations, as well as recommend payroll process improvements and best practices.
- Ensure our payroll system aligns with HR benefits and accounting system.
- Facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll procedures.
- Submit weekly 401k contributions.
- Maintain current union contracts and rates.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
*Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes or additions based on the needs of the company.*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- Payroll: 3 years (Required)
- Union Payroll: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Geneseo, IL 61254 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Geneseo, IL 61254: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person