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Southland Industries · 1 month ago

Accountant (Payroll)

Horsham, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Southland Industries is one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, focused on putting their people first since 1949. They are seeking an Accountant (Payroll) responsible for processing weekly union payroll and providing exceptional customer service to union employees while supporting the Division Accounting Department and Corporate Payroll.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Processes weekly payroll for union employees at the division level. This includes multiple trade unions across various states

Works with union employees and supervisors to ensure that time is approved, captured, and processed accurately and timely

Administers accurate employee payroll records, including new hire paperwork, payroll form updates, status change forms, and employee terminations

Helps monitor and track employee paid time off balances (vacation, holiday, jurisdictionally mandated sick and safe leave, and other personal time off) and provides updated reports to management regularly

Helps to coordinate and process any necessary payroll adjustments ensuring the proper documentation has been provided, including wage rate or fringe adjustments, expense reports, travel pay, subsistence, allowance, or other pay corrections

Prepares weekly job cost entries to transfer labor costs from overhead to specific jobs and assists operations with cost transfers for labor that was incorrectly coded

Prepares and submits weekly and monthly payroll reports, such as certified payroll, OCIP/CCIP reporting, employee change reports, timesheet submission reports, and or other compliance documentation

Supports the Division Payroll Team and Corporate Payroll in ensuring that payroll information is communicated timely and effectively while maintaining confidentiality and high levels of customer service

Assists with other special projects as required

Qualification

Payroll processingExcel proficiencyAccounting experienceProblem-solvingMultitaskingAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedCommunication skills

Required

Proficiency in computer usage with intermediate to expert Excel skills, and prior experience using various payroll processing and reporting systems

Strong problem-solving abilities, including identifying and resolving straightforward payroll or accounting discrepancies promptly, and knowing when to escalate complex issues for management resolution

Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information discreetly

Demonstrated multitasking skills, meeting critical deadlines even under pressure, and adapting to a dynamic environment

Effective written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills for interacting with employees at all levels

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and possesses strong analytical capabilities