ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervises staff to ensure department meets its objectives and deadlines
  
• Reviews process and reports to ensure weekly payroll is accurate
  
• Prints and distributes weekly payroll checks according to company schedule
  
• Maintains administrative payroll data, including weekly payroll run
  
• Reconciles weekly payroll register
  
• Process termination and COBRA paperwork
  
• Enters new office staff employees into system
  
• Ensures all required paperwork is received
  
• Prepare monthly union reporting of benefits and payment calculations
  
• Prepares and submits approved responses to inquiries from various government agencies
  
• Coordinates and responds to audit requests
  
• Prints and processes various reports (internal and external, including EEO, certified payroll)
  
• Prepares and directs the processing of all W-2â??s at year end, ensuring accuracy of data and meeting the mailing deadline.
  
• Reconciles insurance billing statements and prepares check requests
  
• Manage the collection of funds for COBRA payments; notifying insurance carrier of status changes
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  
• A minimum of 5 years of payroll experience or equivalent training is preferred.
  
• A working knowledge of federal, state and local payroll regulations is required.
  
• Experience in processing Union payroll is preferred.
  
• General knowledge of the various disciplines and procedures utilized by the Construction industry is preferred.
  
• Requires some supervisory / leadership experience.
  

SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to stay focused and work without close supervision.
  
• Works well in a team environment as well as independently.
  
• Ability to accurately enter data and perform mathematical calculations.
  
• Able to adjust priorities on short notice, manage interruptions and work well under pressure.
  
• Ability to timely meet deadlines; coordinate workloads with Supervisor.
  
• Effective communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  
• Complies with and maintains company confidentiality practices and policies.
  
• Interacts professionally with all company employees and outside persons, such as customers, vendors and professional service providers.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
  
• Forefront experience preferred, but not required.
  
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination are necessary.
  
• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities.
  
• Ability to interpret and disseminate complex information appropriate and effectively.
  
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and efficiently operate computer, calculator, copier, fax and other business office equipment.