Payroll Administrator - Prevailing Wage

Job Summary

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day payroll and time administration for our ready-mix, cement, construction division and prevailing wage hourly employees.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

$50,000 - $60,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Process Certified Payroll 
• Track time for Prevailing Wage hourly employees
• Follow-up with supervisors for Timekeeping approvals
• Generate weekly Certified Payroll reports and submit to appropriate agencies
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information in Hard Dollar
• Interpret complex contract documents, delivery methods, and agreements related to construction
• Analysis of certified payroll, prevailing wage, and apprenticeship documents to ensure compliance with governing laws and labor compliance programs
• Interact at all levels in the organization, maintaining positive and respectful relationships
• Review and organize information, materials, and details independently and effectively, identifying deficiencies and requesting additional information if needed; take appropriate actions
• Review and post invoices from materials dept. 
• Review foreman reports and collect all necessary backup information for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes
• Assist management and estimators with miscellaneous projects and assignments
• Cross-train for weekly payroll associate, InEight Hard Dollar timesheets

Education

High School Diploma and some college business course work required

Requirements/Qualifications

• 3 years of prior certified payroll processing experience
• Knowledge in State payroll rules and regulations for prevailing wage in California
• Working knowledge of MS Office, with proficiency in Outlook and Excel
• Accurate, efficient, and timely completion of all payroll deadlines and cut-off periods
• Excellent analytical and written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Able to meet schedules and deadlines

Preferred:

• Previous experience with a large ERP system, preferably SAP 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field; equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Experience with InEight Hard Dollar and Nice Touch
• Certified payroll/prevailing wage knowledge
• Bilingual

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

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