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Southland Industries Senior Payroll Accountant in Garden Grove, California
Position Summary
The Senior Payroll Accountant will play a key role in the end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency and the timely processing of the Southland Industries’ multi-state payroll. The role requires a thorough understanding of payroll processes/practices, Federal, State/Local tax regulations, strong analytical skills, the ability to handle complex multi-state payroll scenarios, and exceptional organizational skills. Also prior experience with processing multiple Unions’ (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls is preferred.
The Senior Payroll Accountant is also responsible for financial recordkeeping including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position will provide a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.
Position Details
Payroll Processing:
Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial and payroll transactions.
Assist with the processing of all weekly multi-state Union and Non-Union payrolls for Southland Industries.
Ensure accurate entry of working hours, wages, bonuses, adjustments.
Handle off-cycle payrolls and payroll adjustments as needed.
Process payroll for new hires, terminations, and other employee-changes as needed.
Research and resolve difficult discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Ensure compliance with required reporting per all applicable Union Collective Bargaining agreements.
Ensure compliance with required Prevailing wage and Certified payroll reporting.
Assist with preparation and submission of payroll tax filings and reports.
Track and deduct garnishments, tax levies, and other special payroll deductions and needed.
Employee Support:
Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Address and resolve complex payroll-related inquiries and concerns from employees.
Provide guidance on payroll policies and procedures as needed.
Assist with educating employees on payroll-related topics and change.
Auditing and Reconciliation:
Conduct regular audits to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
Address and resolve any discrepancies in payroll data.
Assist in addressing inquiries from External/Internal Audits.
Team Leadership:
Assist with mentoring junior payroll staff.
Assist with delegating tasks to ensure efficient workflow within the payroll team.
Assist in the development and implementation of payroll training programs.
Systems Management:
Maintain and update payroll systems tables and employee records as needed.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of payroll software. This includes testing, table updates, and overall maintenance and support.
Collaborate with IT and HR departments to resolve system issues as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
5-8 years’ of payroll experience, full-cycle payroll processing and with multi-state payrolls.
In-depth understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws.
Experience and proficiency with large payroll software (e.g., Coins, ADP, Dayforce, UKG or In-House/Non Outsourced processing software.)
Coins ERP software knowledge preferred.
Prior experience with processing Union (Collective Bargaining Agreement) payrolls, and Prevailing Wage and Certified payroll reports is a plus.
Experience with external audits.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize EXCEL, MS Word, Power Point, Access, etc.
Strong analytical skills. Attention to detail and accuracy and innovative problem-solving resolution skills.
Good verbal, written and active listening communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and service-oriented skills in interactions with customers and colleagues. An ability to interface with all levels of employees.
Strong Team collaboration skills, and the ability to function as a member of a team. Able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Intermediate accounting knowledge.
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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