Payroll Clerk II - Sundt Construction, Inc.

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

Knowledgeable in all duties performed by Payroll Clerk II. Performs required clerical functions including computation of required and voluntary deductions, preparation and verification necessary to process payroll checks, and maintenance of payroll records and reports. Prepares and submits various governmental reports and reconciles various accounts. Requires some analysis and individual judgement in the application of required calculations and verifications required to process payroll. Responsible for various specific duties such as interim check processing, and wage and benefit setups.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audits weekly 40 hour exception reports, processes W-4's, PAF's, and craft transfers and runs standard system reports, i.e.., time and pay edits and certified payroll reports.
2. Creates and sets up reports required for various payroll operations.
3. Has overall knowledge of payroll operations and how they affect other departments.
4. Processes interim checks, including void checks, and calculates payoffs.
5. Processes payroll cycle weekly.
6. Responsible for certain specific duties such as: bank reimbursements, garnishments, payroll re-class, weekly payroll tax payments and labor distribution.
7. Troubleshoots problem areas, determines source, and affects solutions.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. A minimum of three years accounting experience, with a minimum of one year in payroll.
2. Capable of high volume output under stress and able to work extended hours on a regular basis.
3. Excellent data entry skills, 10-key, telephone communication and organizational skills required.
4. High school diploma or equivalent and some entry level college accounting classes.
5. Knowledge in Davis Bacon and Federal Wage determinations.
6. Preferred experience with certified payroll reporting software (i.e. eMars, LCP Tracker).
7. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program