Assistant Payroll Specialist

CONCRETE STRATEGIES; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CONCRETE STRATEGIES is seeking an Assistant Payroll Specialist to manage payroll data extraction and processing. You will play a crucial role in validating employee time and ensuring accurate payroll reporting. The ideal candidate possesses strong Excel skills and a minimum of two years of experience in construction payroll.

This role requires effective communication to resolve payroll discrepancies and demands a detail-oriented work ethic. Join us to contribute to our commitment to accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction payroll preferred.
• Strong detail-oriented work ethic with urgency.
• Understanding of entry-level accounting.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volume data extraction and analysis for payroll.
• Assist in data extraction and entry for operational reports.
• Validate employee time and correct processed files as needed.
• Provide support to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Perform other related activities as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Understanding of accounting

Knowledge of labor laws

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Assistant Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• High volume of data extraction/review/analysis to assist in processing weekly payroll for the company.
• Data extraction/entry for weekly operational reports.
• Provide verbal and/or correspondence assistance to internal leadership and subcontractors/vendors to resolve discrepancies or inadequacies in their submitted payroll.
• Validation of employee time, review of processed files for accuracy, and corrections as needed.
• Perform other related activities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with using excel (exposure to Tables/Pivot Tables highly preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong, detail-oriented work ethic a must. Self-starter with a well-honed sense of urgency and the ability to regularly meet deadlines
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction payroll preferred
• JD Edwards experience is a plus
• Understanding of entry level accounting.
• Knowledge of wage labor laws and union labor compliance is a plus

Leadership Competencies

• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Results
• Leadership
• Stamina
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency