Payroll Accountant

Level 10 Construction LP; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Level 10 Construction LP is seeking a Payroll Administrator to handle in-house payroll for Union and Non-Union staff. This role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing, record-keeping, and reporting. The candidate will become the subject-matter expert on View Point software and liaise with external auditors.

Responsibilities include processing weekly payroll, updating records for exemptions and deductions, and preparing ad hoc reports. A minimum of 2 years payroll experience is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of full cycle payroll, including taxes, benefits, and wage structures.
• Strong data entry, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience with union and non-union payroll processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for employees, including checks or electronic transfers.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and personnel changes in the system.
• Review exemptions, deductions, and benefits; calculate paid time off.

Skills

Full cycle payroll

Union payroll

Tax knowledge

Record keeping

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Tools

View Point software

Job description

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for a portion of the company's in-house payroll processing including Union and Non-Union employees. Principal contributor in full cycle payroll preparation, completing reports, maintaining records and other various payroll functions and duties.

Job Responsibilities includes (but may not be limited to):

• Weekly processing and distribution of employee pay via issuance of paychecks and/or processing electronic transfer to bank accounts.
• Maintain accurate information in the payroll software system, including all types of personnel changes.
• Update records by reviewing and entering changes in exemptions, insurance changes, deductions, paid time not worked, status, and pay; calculate vacation earned.
• Reconcile various payroll related accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies; initiate journal entries. For example, payroll taxes, 401k, Union reporting, etc.
• Report filing through various types of mediums, from paper to web base. Reports will include but not limited to, any required payroll filing to all government agencies and monthly union contribution report.
• Fulfill wage garnishment requirements by completing forms, adjusting payroll records, and documenting and transmitting withholdings.
• Determine payroll liabilities by entering federal and state income and social security tax information, 401k transfer and direct deposits, wage assignments and garnishments.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislations; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• Becoming the subject matter expert on the View Point software, as well as training of others.
• Interact with external auditors from various agencies.
• Assist in creating, revising and updating process and procedures as necessary.
• Contributes to accounting and company goals by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as necessary.
• Other duties upon request.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of full cycle payroll; Union, Tax, Compensation and Wage Structure; Worker Compensation; Benefits Administration; Employment Law; Account reconciliation; Organization skills; Analytical skills; Data Entry; Detail oriented; Confidentiality; Verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years direct payroll experience.

Working Conditions:

• Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand and finger motion, sitting, standing, walking, as well as extending hands and arms in work areas.
• The individual is required to occasionally move around the office and constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Level 10 Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.

All applicants applying must be authorized to work in the United States.