Multi-State Payroll Specialist | Prevailing Wage Expert

Enterprise Electrical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Electrical, a Houston-based commercial and industrial electrical contractor, seeks a Payroll Specialist to independently manage multi-state payroll for office and field staff across locations. You will review labor allocations, support certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

You will collaborate with HR, Accounting, Operations, and field leadership, analyze payroll data, assist with forecasting, and enhance payroll

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive payroll processing experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and payroll compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll systems/ERP.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for office and field employees across multiple states and locations.
• Review labor allocations, deductions, garnishments, payroll adjustments, and records for reporting.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements and assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end processing.
• Analyze payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with HR/Accounting.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and documentation for audits.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Operations, and leadership to resolve payroll questions and improve labor tracking.
• Assist with payroll forecasting and cost analysis, and provide guidance to staff.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

FPC/CPP designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Enterprise Electrical, a Houston-based commercial and industrial electrical contractor, seeks a Payroll Specialist to independently manage multi-state payroll for office and field staff across locations. You will review labor allocations, support certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

You will collaborate with HR, Accounting, Operations, and field leadership, analyze payroll data, assist with forecasting, and enhance payroll