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Certified Payroll Specialist American Concrete - 3.4 Escondido, CA Job Details Full-time $27 - $32 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Wage calculation Employment law Employee data management Trimble Organizational skills Payroll record maintenance Full Job Description Overview As a Certified Payroll Specialist, you'll keep payroll accurate, timely, and compliant by coordinating payroll processing, reviewing employee time, and reconciling financial records. You'll work across payroll, human resources, and accounting systems, handle confidential information with care, and help employees and finance teams rely on clear, consistent payroll data. Responsibilities Partner with team members to collect accurate payroll data, review daily job reports and time cards, and reconcile hours for job costing in order to process weekly payroll in Trimble Spectrum for approximately 55-60 exempt and nonexempt employees. Track and process garnishments, reimbursements and benefit-related payroll deductions. Prepare certified payroll and submit it through LCPtracker and the DIR. Communicate with subcontractors, vendors and project managers on certified payroll questions, and promptly resolve compliance discrepancies to avoid penalties. Process new-hire and termination paperwork. Stay current and ensure compliance with all federal and state payroll laws and requirements, including but not limited to electronic submissions of W-2's, quarterly payroll, FUTA fillings. Use spreadsheets and payroll, human resources information systems (HRIS), and accounting software to analyze records and support reporting. Perform other payroll-related functions as needed.

Your impact:

Accurate payroll and reconciliations help employees receive correct pay and give accounting teams dependable financial records. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of payroll experience. Ability to multitask and meet weekly payroll deadlines. Certified payroll and prevailing wage payroll experience required, including working knowledge of Davis-Bacon and DIR requirements. Experience with quarterly and annual payroll filings. Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and requirements. Payroll software experience, especially Trimble Spectrum, is a plus. Knowledge of payroll tax, labor law compliance, financial concepts, account reconciliation, double-entry bookkeeping, and general ledger reconciliation. Comfort working with HR systems, confidential information, spreadsheets, and detailed records; strong analysis skills and attention to accuracy. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Pay:

$27.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

prevailing wage & certified payroll: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person