PAYROLL CLERK

Position summary:

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for assisting in The Branch Group's weekly payroll cycle. This position will be Full-Time and will report to the Payroll Operations Specialist.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in processing payroll weekly for over 1,000 multi-state employees.

• Monitors or enters hours and expenses turned in by field/office employees for approval and reasonableness, and investigates any unusual items. Ensures that all payroll data entered into our Accounting System is timely and accurate

• Ensures that paychecks are distributed according to strict deadlines.

• Processes extra payroll cycles from various internal sources for things such as missed hours, special compensation, bonuses, etc., as instructed.

• Enters employee withholding tax information into the system based on withholding tax forms -Federal withholding (W-4) and state withholding forms (VA-4, NC-4, WV/IT-104 and SC W-4)

• Helps with the deductions and payments of court orders such as child support orders.

• Provide payroll customer support to all employees by responding to appropriate payroll questions in a timely fashion

• Responds to requests from Human Resources, Controllers, and Sr. Management.

• Assists with the BranchPay employee portal. These responsibilities include assisting in initial login and setup for new employees, unlocking locked accounts, granting access to timecards and entering approvers

• Assists with setting up and maintaining employee direct deposit accounts

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Familiarity with professional and technical terminology of construction industry as relates to payroll

• Establishes a climate of helpfulness and trust

• Supports decision made by the Group

• Is willing to "speak up" when something doesn't look right

• Operates as the primary payroll backup when the Payroll Operations Specialist is on vacation or completing a time-consuming annual tasks (ex: preparing year end W-2s, processing ESOP checks, etc).

Required Qualifications/Education:

• 3 years of broad payroll experience is preferred

• Having knowledge of payroll tax laws, forms, and principles is preferred

• Does not discuss or disclose confidential information

• Proficient capability with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exhibit strong problem-solving, accuracy and attention to detail

• Must be customer service oriented

• Strong people skills; ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities and backgrounds

• Must have the ability to work within deadlines and prioritize tasks in order of importance

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers/scanners.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position will be full-time with the anticipated weekly hours of 40 hours.

Travel

Travel is not anticipated with this role.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.