Apex Companies · 5 days ago
Payroll Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expApex Companies is a rapidly growing engineering and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its exceptional client service. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll across multiple divisions while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and collaborating with various departments to maintain accurate employee data.
Civil EngineeringComplianceConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringWaste ManagementWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Process and review payroll for employees across multiple divisions and employee groups
Accurately review, audit, and validate employee timesheets, including manual timesheet reviews
Understand and apply various pay types (regular, overtime, double time, prevailing wage, PTO, bonuses, retro pay, etc.)
Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws
Prepare, review, and submit prevailing wage reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, variances, and employee inquiries in a timely manner
Collaborate closely with HR, Accounting, IT, and department leaders to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing
Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, supervisors, and leadership regarding payroll-related matters
Assist with payroll process improvements and support special projects or additional tasks as assigned
Be available to work during holidays and critical payroll periods to ensure timesheets are reviewed, and payroll deadlines are met
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience (prevailing wage experience strongly preferred)
Experience working with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms
Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing is a plus
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes
Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and labor regulations
Experience with prevailing wage payrolls and reporting requirements
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manually audit and review complex timesheets
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple divisions and diverse employee populations
Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines, including working on holidays when required
Ability to manage manual and automated payroll processes simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Company
Apex Companies
Apex is a national water resources and environmental services firm that provides single-source solutions for routine and complex projects.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Tailwind Capital
2023-02-01Acquired
2019-01-01Undisclosed
2018-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Fabianski
President & CEO
Donell (Doni) Murphy
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Recent News
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