Payroll Specialist

Black & McDonald - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Black & McDonald will play a crucial role in supporting the US Operations in Kansas City, MO. This position involves managing day-to-day payroll activities, ensuring accurate payroll processing, and providing administrative support to the Payroll Manager and Controller. The ideal candidate will be a committed and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and post weekly payrolls
• Prepare and issue paychecks
• Calculate and prepare payroll tax remittances (Local, State, Federal)
• Manage benefits administration including enrollment, termination, and reconciling invoices and G/L accounts
• Handle union dues remittance
• Administer payroll processes, including tax updates and other payroll data table administration
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of company payroll burdens
• Manage document control administration
• Support the Controller, Payroll Manager, and Financial Officer in other administrative functions as necessary

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting or equivalent field
• 1-3 years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Previous experience with payroll processes
• Competency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) would be an asset but not a requirement

Nice-to-haves

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Aptitude for learning
• Skilled in problem solving and innovation
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others

Benefits

• Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities during recruitment and selection process