Baker Electric, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Payroll Administrator
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBaker Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor that has served the electrical needs of Des Moines and Central Iowa since 1946. The Payroll Administrator position is critical for processing payrolls and maintaining payroll systems, while ensuring compliance with union contracts and federal regulations.
CommercialConstructionIndustrial DesignResidential
Hiring Manager
Konny Goff
Responsibilities
Process regular weekly and supplemental payrolls for all employee groups, including complex payroll calculations, billing adjustments, verification of time records
Partner with accounting team to process all payroll-related payments, including child support, garnishments, employee purchases, etc
Monitor hours worked by employees, both union and non-union, tracking eligibility of benefits and time off accruals according to union contracts, federal and state laws, and company policy
Maintain integrity of timekeeping reports in partnership with managers, job owners, executives and others necessary in the approval of time worked
Answer inquiries and provide training to employees in timekeeping responsibilities, both employees and supervisors/managers
Prepare and submit all monthly union reports for fringe benefits and workers’ compensation hours, including maintenance of recordkeeping for future reference or adjustments
Prepare all leave time reconciliations monthly, and as needed or requested by CFO or Controller
Partner with CFO and Controller to update and maintain all union contracts and classifications within the system to ensure accuracy of payroll
Prepare all required W-2’s and other tax forms, as assigned; ensures the accuracy of the information extracted from the system and timeliness of completion
Partner with Controller and Project Managers to ensure accuracy of job set-ups for pay regulations and reporting purposes, including Certified Payroll Reports and Davis Bacon wage determinations
Perform related work as required or directed by Manager. Maintain confidentiality of work and any Baker Electric project knowledge
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to Manager or company leaders with recommendation for resolution
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong attention to detail and planning skills
Conscientiousness, personal responsibility and dependability
Ability to adapt to an office environment and act in a principled, ethical fashion
Skilled in written and verbal communications
Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills
Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems
Must demonstrate commitment to company values
Preferred
2 - 5 years working in a payroll capacity, preferably with other electrical construction or union contractors
Working knowledge of the construction industry, operations management, and safety practices a plus
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines
Knowledge of the principles of financial recordkeeping and records management
Ability to review and interpret source documentation for compliance with rules and regulations (i.e. local/state/federal/District)
Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task; work with interruptions; and adjust to changing priorities
Ability to work well independently as well as cooperatively with others
Must be able to maintain security of confidential or sensitive information
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Baker Electric, Inc.
Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, Baker Electric is a preeminent full service electrical contractor providing network cabling, underground installations, traffic signalization, and service.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase