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Robert Half
Sr. Payroll Accountant
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What they do
A Payroll Accountant organizes and maintains payroll records and makes employment-related tax payments for a company and its employees. Calculates employee paychecks and tax and benefit withholding amounts. Completes reports on employee compensation. Reviews payroll and tax documents as needed for audits.
$76,233 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially.
Responsibilities:
- Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule.
- Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission.
- Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions.
- Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and payments are completed by required deadlines.
- Oversee payroll-related employee setup and status changes, including tax elections, direct deposit details, deductions, and benefits enrollment updates.
- Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and personnel records while safeguarding sensitive compensation and employee information.
- Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly to prevent delays or inaccuracies in employee compensation.
- Produce workers' compensation payroll reports and supporting wage records for internal and external reporting needs.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on prevailing wage and certified payroll matters and assist with payroll system issue resolution and data validation between platforms.