Payroll/Accounting Clerk

Payroll/Accounting Clerk Smyth Industries - 3.2 Tucson, AZ Job Details 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling Basic math High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Do you work 5 days a week and prefer a 4-day work week? If so, we want to hear from you! This job requires U.S. work authorization. This position allows all levels of experience.

Overview :

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a bright future. It takes an exceptional team of Payroll professionals working behind the scenes to help solve complex problems and build capacity for the future. Smyth Industries is currently searching for a Payroll/Accounting Clerk to help enhance our current team. We provide full-service electrical, civil, manufacturing, engineering and general contracting services for the water and reclamation industry. The ideal candidate will foster teamwork and create a positive work environment in a fast-paced industry, while helping our clients engineer, rehabilitate, manufacture and construct water distribution and treatment infrastructure. If you are looking for an organization who invests in their employees, has a culture of community and belonging that allows their people to be their best, and allows you to bring your authentic self to work while achieving purpose-driven work, then we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building the future.

About Us:

Smyth Industries, Inc. has been serving the water and reclamation industry throughout Arizona and the Southwest since the company's inception as Smyth Steel Manufacturing in 1980. We've grown from our steel tank fabrication and specialty manufacturing origins, into a full-service water and reclamation industry General Contractor specializing in end-to-end solutions including Storage Tanks, Pump and Water Wells, Pressure and Surge Vessels, Industrial Coatings, Electrical and Controls, and Engineering. Let's build something together!

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes, 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday-Thursday (4 days/10-hour days). In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in the water and reclamation industry by:

Scope:

Under general supervision, the Payroll/Accounting Clerk supports accurate and timely payroll processing for Smyth Industries employees. This position assists with verifying timekeeping data, entering payroll information, maintaining payroll records, and following established payroll procedures, tax requirements, and company policies. The Payroll/Accounting Clerk also provides clerical accounting support, helps prepare routine payroll information for review, responds to employee payroll questions, and escalates exceptions as needed. This position supports Smyth Industries' commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Reporting:

Collect and verify timekeeping data for employees | Assist with processing paychecks and direct deposits | Help calculate overtime, holiday, and vacation pay for review | Assist with preparing payroll-related tax forms including W-2s and 1099s | Help reconcile payroll reports for accuracy | Maintain accurate payroll records | Prepare routine payroll information for accounting and management review | Help address and resolve payroll discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.

Compliance & Audits:

Follow established federal, state, and local payroll procedures and guidelines | Assist with payroll tax documentation and recordkeeping | Help maintain files and documentation for internal and external audits related to payroll | Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive employee and financial information.

Employee Support:

Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries professionally and promptly | Assist employees with understanding pay, deductions, and related matters | Provide excellent customer service while ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing.

Systems Management & Process Improvement:

Utilize payroll software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and routine reporting | Help identify data issues and suggest process improvements to supervisors | Learn basic benefit deduction processes to support accurate payroll entries | Work with HR to help maintain accurate employee information and benefit deductions.

Accounting Support:

Provide clerical accounting support by processing routine financial transactions such as invoices, expenses, and payments | Assist with bank reconciliations | Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records | Help organize documentation for internal and external audits | Collaborate with accounting staff to support daily financial operations.

Cross Department Coordination:

Work collaboratively with HR, accounting, and management to support smooth payroll processes | Provide timely payroll information for review and follow-up | Assist in maintaining compliance with company policies and internal procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED | Basic aptitude for numbers and calculations | Meticulous attention to detail | High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality | Excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills | Ability to manage routine tasks and meet regular deadlines | Ability to perform standard office tasks, including occasional lifting of typical office supplies and files.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration | Understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and regulations | Knowledge of QuickBooks payroll software | Proficiency in Microsoft Excel | Ability to collaborate effectively across departments | Ability to learn and understand company benefits | Knowledge of certified payroll | General understanding of Davis-Bacon Act requirements | Understanding of fringe benefits administration and reporting | Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Competencies:

Accuracy & Attention to

Detail:

Ensures precise data entry and payroll calculations |

Analytical Thinking:

Applies strong math and problem solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies |

Confidentiality:

Maintains discretion with sensitive employee information |

Communication:

Provides clear, professional communication with employees and departments |

Organization:

Manages deadlines, records, and reporting with efficiency |

Initiative:

Identifies opportunities to improve payroll processes and data accuracy |

Customer Service:

Supports employees with timely and accurate payroll assistance.

Disclaimers:

Duties may be modified at any time. Employment is at-will. Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Smyth Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.