Payroll Specialist
Description
Your role at GEI.
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for performing weekly/biweekly payroll processes in an accurate and timely manner. Flexibility, adaptability, collaboration and teamwork are a must in this fast-paced environment.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager in a variety of activities.
- The primary focus will be to ensure the accuracy of time sheet entries each week.
- Process and reconcile payroll on a bi weekly basis including journal entry preparation
- Maintain confidential employee files
- Enter new hires into the time and attendance and make changes as necessary
- Assist in creating weekly certified payroll/prevailing wage reports
- Prepare various ad hoc reports in ADP Workforce Now
- Assist Payroll Manager with preparation for annual accounting and 401k audit
Minimum Qualifications
- Good communications skills, strong attention to detail with ability to multitask,
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, ability to work under pressure.
Other Qualifications
- Multistate payroll experience preferred
- Experience with Union and Canadian payroll a plus but not a requirement
- Knowledge of payroll federal, state and local tax regulations
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office experience is required. (ie Excel pivot tables)
- Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now Payroll Software
- Experience with BST or other ERP system is a plus
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.