Payroll Accountant

Brasfield & Gorrie; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage weekly multi-state payroll, deductions, garnishments, and year-end processing. The role involves collaboration with HR, audits, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate pay and timely reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field and 3+ years of payroll experience, with familiarity in JD Edwards and Excel. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred.
• Three or more years of payroll or related experience.
• FPC or CPP certifications preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures.
• Must be a team player.
• Excellent communication, analytical, mathematical and organizational skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software.
• Knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly multi-state payroll in JD Edwards Enterprise One, including keying hours, entering tax and direct deposit information, and reviewing payroll edit reports.
• Set up and process professional services time entry charged to construction jobs.
• Work with Human Resources to apply deductions and benefits in payroll.
• Provide customer service about payroll related questions to our jobsites and employees.
• Answer inquiries and provide information; research and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies.
• Process verifications of employment and income.
• Issue stop payment requests and process replacement checks.
• Provide reports and any other requested information for internal or external audits.
• Set up and correction of Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax issues.
• Assist with payroll tax preparation and filing.
• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s.
• Process final pay in compliance with state requirements.
• Set up, process and maintain wage garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments and student loan withholdings.
• Calculate garnishment and child support deductions in compliance with federal and state withholding limits and priority rules.
• Remit garnishment and child support payments to agencies and courts timely and reconcile balances.
• Respond to court, agency and attorney inquiries and notices regarding wage garnishments and child support orders.
• Stay current on federal and state garnishment and child support regulations.
• Assist with Owner Audits.
• Research and respond to Operations/Project Team regarding labor and burden questions.
• Correct labor and burden in job cost.
• Research and resolve issues from the check reconciliation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Three+ years payroll experience

FPC/CPP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

JD Edwards Enterprise One

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for a Payroll Accountant in Birmingham, Alabama. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the processing of weekly multi-state payroll including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, processing garnishments and child support and processing final pay.

Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Process weekly multi-state payroll in JD Edwards Enterprise One, including keying hours, entering tax and direct deposit information, and reviewing payroll edit reports
• Set up and process professional services time entry charged to construction jobs
• Work with Human Resources to apply deductions and benefits in payroll
• Provide customer service about payroll related questions to our jobsites and employees
• Answer inquiries and provide information; research and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies
• Process verifications of employment and income
• Issue stop payment requests and process replacement checks
• Provide reports and any other requested information for internal or external audits
• Set up and correction of Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax issues
• Assist with payroll tax preparation and filing
• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s
• Process final pay in compliance with state requirements
• Set up, process and maintain wage garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments and student loan withholdings
• Calculate garnishment and child support deductions in compliance with federal and state withholding limits and priority rules
• Remit garnishment and child support payments to agencies and courts timely and reconcile balances
• Respond to court, agency and attorney inquiries and notices regarding wage garnishments and child support orders
• Stay current on federal and state garnishment and child support regulations
• Assist with Owner Audits
• Research and respond to Operations/Project Team regarding labor and burden questions
• Correct labor and burden in job cost
• Research and resolve issues from the check reconciliation

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred
• Three or more years of payroll or related experience
• FPC or CPP certifications preferred but not required
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures
• Must be a team player
• Excellent communication, analytical, mathematical and organizational skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Ability to learn new computer software
• Knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One preferred but not required

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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