Associate, Payroll
HITT Contracting Inc.

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Associate, Payroll

Job Description:

The Payroll Associate will process weekly multi-state payroll, which includes, but is not limited to timesheet collection, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, direct deposit, PTO, garnishments, allowances, severance payments, hourly expense reimbursement, validations, and reconciliation for approximately 1,500 team members. The Payroll Associate will comply with the policies/procedures of HITT Contracting, affiliated unions, federal, state, and other regulatory agencies, as well as individual project requirements.

HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 80-year history of success in the commercial construction market nationwide and offers a positive, and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Year-over-year, we are ranked as a Top Workplace in the large company category by the Washington Post.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate processing of weekly multi-state payroll using Ceridian Dayforce and Workday, JD Edwards interface (accounting system).
  
• Weekly payroll audits including but not limited to timesheets, labor expense, posting/billing rates, and the general ledger interface.
  
• Additional activities include void and reissue transactions, labor corrections, and certified payroll transactions.
  
• Responsible for calculating any out-of-cycle payments and completing the manual check process.
  
• Prepare and process monthly reports and remittance of union dues and fringe benefits, and maintain and update union rates, in compliance with the negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
  
• Collaborate with on-boarding team all scheduled new hires.
  
• Collect, review, maintain and audit I-9 forms; including E-Verify compliance.
  
• Maintain team member profile information in Ceridian/Workday including new hire setup, terminations, and team member changes. Facilitates new team member setup in HRIS, as well as providing training and guidance on self-service for team members.
  
• Correspond with outside agencies regarding employment inquiries and verifications for current and past team members.
  
• Reconciliation of team member payroll taxes, tax setup, and payroll tax returns; weekly, quarterly, and annually for all jurisdictions (federal, state, local). Assist Payroll Manager with tax returns and payroll reports not filed by CTS. Receive, review, and act on all payroll tax correspondence.
  
• Certified payroll maintenance and reporting.
  
• EEO-1 and VETS reporting.
  
• Payroll year end process to include validation and distribution of W-2s.
  
• Responsible for payroll/GL account reconciliations and payroll related journal entries.
  
• Assist the general ledger group with accounting tasks as needed; research and help resolve any discrepancies in payroll information and/or documentation.
  
• Performs as an integral team member across all areas of the HR team and offers support as needed.
  
• Acts as a resource to our team members and assists them with their inquiries and issues.
  
• Maintains high ethical standards in reporting and confidentiality of data. Other duties as assigned.
  

• 2-3 years' multi-state payroll processing, payroll administration, and payroll tax experience
  
• Union payroll experience preferred
  
• FPC or CPP a plus
  
• Basic knowledge of general ledger accounting
  
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices, and a strong understanding of labor laws (FLSA, etc.) and tax regulations (FICA, etc.) related to payroll administration.
  
• Must be detail oriented, possess strong analytical and mathematical skills, and be proficient in Excel
  
• HRIS and/or payroll management software experience required, Workday and Ceridian Dayforce experience a plus
  
• Ability to troubleshoot software/system issues, submit support requests when necessary, and follow through to resolution
  
• Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  
• Discretion with sensitive and confidential information is critical
  
• Reliable and able and willing to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment