Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for a Payroll Accountant in Birmingham, Alabama. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the processing of weekly multi-state payroll including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, processing garnishments and child support and processing final pay.

Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Process weekly multi-state payroll in JD Edwards Enterprise One, including keying hours, entering tax and direct deposit information, and reviewing payroll edit reports

Set up and process professional services time entry charged to construction jobs

Work with Human Resources to apply deductions and benefits in payroll

Provide customer service about payroll related questions to our jobsites and employees

Answer inquiries and provide information; research and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies

Process verifications of employment and income

Issue stop payment requests and process replacement checks

Provide reports and any other requested information for internal or external audits

Set up and correction of Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax issues

Assist with payroll tax preparation and filing

Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s

Process final pay in compliance with state requirements

Set up, process and maintain wage garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments and student loan withholdings

Calculate garnishment and child support deductions in compliance with federal and state withholding limits and priority rules

Remit garnishment and child support payments to agencies and courts timely and reconcile balances

Respond to court, agency and attorney inquiries and notices regarding wage garnishments and child support orders

Stay current on federal and state garnishment and child support regulations

Assist with Owner Audits

Research and respond to Operations/Project Team regarding labor and burden questions

Correct labor and burden in job cost

Research and resolve issues from the check reconciliation

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred

Three or more years of payroll or related experience

FPC or CPP certifications preferred but not required

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures

Must be a team player

Excellent communication, analytical, mathematical and organizational skills

Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Ability to learn new computer software

Knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One preferred but not required

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities