Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist |Croell, Inc.

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we're dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn't stop there! We're also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 2 year minimum

Reports to: Payroll Manager, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $21 - $26 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for multi-state payroll administration and will be based out of our New Hampton, IA location. This is a full-time position that reports to the Payroll Manager and has no supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact Candace at 641-229-8107.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review electronic, weekly timecards submitted for equipment or job costing issues.
• Work to implement process improvements across the company using current technology available
• Prepare and process weekly payrolls for all employees in multiple states.
• Learn and keep up to date on tax rules for multiple states and verify correct set-up and withholding
• Verify and process garnishments or child support and communicate with outside sources as needed.
• Maintain fringe information to calculate correct wages for federal jobs.
• Update and maintain confidential employee and payroll files.
• Complete multiple worksite reporting as required.
• Assist with all payroll tax filings.
• Process unemployment claims and decisions.
• Process Accounts Receivable benefit payments.
• Communicate and provide excellent customer service to all internal and external stakeholders in a professional and confidential manner.
• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules, and projects.
• Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook.
• Teach, coach, and work with the team in a constructive manner.
• Consistently keep desk area clean and organized to promote professionalism and efficiency.
• Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory training.
• Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work (i.e. work outside normal hours).

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• A two-year degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Must possess a solid understanding of multi-state payroll practices.
• PC proficiency (specifically Microsoft applications) required.
• Self-directed and motivated to succeed and exceed expectations.
• Work effectively with employees, managers, and government agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Detail and deadline oriented.
• Excel in both the technical and customer service aspects of payroll.
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Certified payroll experience.
• Minimum two years of payroll experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling
• Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.