J.B. Poindexter & Co · 2 weeks ago
Payroll Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJ.B. Poindexter & Co is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company focused on commercial automotive and industrial vehicles. The Payroll Specialist will manage the processing of bi-weekly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations while providing customer service to employees.
AutomotiveFood and BeverageManufacturingFood Trucks
Responsibilities
Manage the US and Canada processing of bi-weekly payrolls exempt and non-exempt employees in multi-state environment using Ceridian Dayforce application
Ensures that accuracy and integrity of all data entered into the system
Process employee data changes, new hires, rehires, terminations-last pay, position changes, and compensation changes/retros
Cross check changes from other payroll team members for accuracy
Audit Canada/US payroll employee data against HR system for accuracy and make necessary changes
Process journal entries, reconcile, and load to GL system
Assist in managing and maintaining payroll email inbox, handling employee payroll inquiries
Ability to independently research, problem solve and offer detailed responses
Apply payroll state accounts for all acquisitions
Apply for local taxes
Process Canada WC monthly, quarterly and annual payments (year-end reconciliations)
Process union payments monthly
Complete verification of employment that require wage information
Interpret and ensure compliance with all federal, state, province and local payroll regulations
Assist with garnishment processing from interrogatories through payment distribution
Assist in annual audits
Assist with AD-HOC reporting, annual audits, periodic Finance projects
Work closely with the payroll manager on system evaluations and upgrades
Other duties as assigned to support the general purpose of the position's function
Qualification
Required
Accounting degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years payroll experience using Ceridian Dayforce strongly preferred
Multi-state US payroll experience required
Experience in a mid to high volume payroll department
Proficient in Excel and Word
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, laws, practices, and procedures within payroll field including federal and state labor and tax laws
Confidentiality and tact in dealing with sensitive employee information
Ability to exercise sound judgement, handle multiple priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work in a fast paced, evolving environment
Apply attention to detail and accuracy when processing payroll data, reviewing reports, and identifying discrepancies
Understand, interpret, and apply payroll-related policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex challenges
Maintain concentration while working with confidential and sensitive information
Preferred
Minimum 3 years payroll experience using Ceridian Dayforce strongly preferred
Canadian payroll experience strongly preferred
Company
J.B. Poindexter & Co
JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.4B2025-07-30Debt Financing· $250M
2023-12-18Debt Financing· $600M
2023-12-04Debt Financing· $550M
Leadership Team
Mark Arnold
VP of Business Systems & CIO
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