Payroll Analyst

at Eco Materials in; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing in partnership with the Payroll Manager, focusing on payroll tax, audit, reconciliation, and compliance-related activities while helping resolve payroll issues and support employees and managers with payroll-related questions.

This role is based at our South Jordan, UT office and involves system imports, wage computations, W-2 preparation, and collaboration across HR,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processing practices, payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, FLSA requirements, W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
• Experience with internal controls, audit procedures, payroll compliance requirements, and accurate recordkeeping/documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reconciliation, auditing, and troubleshooting skills related to payroll, timekeeping, deductions, and system issues.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately imports payroll data from timekeeping system into the payroll system
• Scan garnishments over to ADP or UKG
• Reviews payroll batches
• Ensure that computing, withholding, or deductions for net pay are correct
• Oversee the distribution of paychecks and direct deposit processing
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
• Maintains payroll records and reports on matters of interest
• Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy
• Responds to payroll inquiries from employees/managers and makes corrections as needed
• Works on payroll and timekeeping system administration tasks as needed
• Prepare periodic reports of earnings, hours, taxes, and deductions for interested parties
• BL S reporting for national labor statistics
• Assists with audit and tax related issues, gathers documentation, analyzes data and reports findings
• Organizes and reviews forms for federal, state, and local authorities such as W-2s
• Balances Payroll Registers to Quarterlies to Annual tax submissions for each payroll entity
• Opens, closes or updates Withholding, Unemployment and Local tax accounts for all payroll entities
• Manages Local Tax account creation as needed for various EINs
• Completes Yearend tasks and updates checklist as necessary
• Remains competent through self-directed professional reading and training
• Period training on time submittal and system applications
• Works with HR, Accounting, Legal, and Finance on mutual projects/issues
• Backs up Payroll Manager when out of the office

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll taxes

Audits & reconciliation

Excel

Confidentiality

Education

Associates or equivalent

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is a leading producer of sustainable cement alternatives in the U.S. It is the nation's largest marketer and manager of fly ash, with the industry's only true national footprint of logistics networks and distribution channels. The Company also provides mission-critical utility services, including operations support, waste disposal, and environmental remediation.

Job Summary

The Payroll Analyst supports accurate and timely payroll processing in partnership with the Payroll Manager, ensuring standard payroll practices are followed and records are maintained appropriately. This role focuses on payroll tax, audit, reconciliation, and compliance-related activities while helping resolve payroll issues and support employees and managers with payroll-related questions.

Job Location

This role will work out of our office in South Jordan, UT.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll Submission

• Accurately imports payroll data from electronic timekeeping system into computerized payroll system
• Scan garnishments over to ADP or UKG
• Reviews payroll batches
• Ensure that computing, withholding, or deductions associated with net pay is done properly
• Oversee the distribution of paychecks and direct deposit processing
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
• Ensures payroll records are updated and reports on any matters of interest
• Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure the accuracy of payroll
• Answers payroll inquiries from employees/managers and makes necessary corrections

System Administration

• Works on payroll and time keeping system administration tasks as needed.

Reporting

• Prepare periodic reports of earnings, hours, taxes, and deductions for interested parties
• BLS reporting for those companies that have been polled for national labor statistics

Taxes and Audits

• Assists with audit and tax related issues, gathers documentation, analyzing data and reporting on findings
• Organizes and reviews forms associated with federal, state, and local authorities, such as W-2s
• Balances Payroll Registers to Quarterlies to Annual tax submissions for each payroll entity
• Responsible for opening, closing or updating Withholding, Unemployment and Local tax accounts for all payroll entities
• Manages Local Tax account creation as needed for various EIN's
• Completes Yearend tasks and updates checklist as necessary

Training

• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses
• Periodic training on issues surrounding time submittal and system applications

Other

• Works with HR, Accounting, Legal, and the Finance departments as needed on mutual projects/issues.
• Compile and submit for approval and payment of Workers Comp, NJ/DE Labor and Workforce Development bills as needed
• Backs up Payroll Manager when out of the office
• Other duties may be assigned

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of payroll processing practices, payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, FLSA requirements, garnishments, deductions, and year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit procedures, payroll compliance requirements, and accurate recordkeeping/documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reconciliation, auditing, and troubleshooting skills related to payroll, timekeeping, deductions, and system issues.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Ability to research and interpret payroll regulations and communicate payroll information clearly to employees, managers, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and contribute as a collaborative team player.
• Associates or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience processing payroll
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar systems preferred

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affial Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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