Payroll Assistant

Barts Electric; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Electric is seeking a Payroll Assistant to oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate pay in compliance with government regulations. You will maintain payroll systems, process changes, and support audits in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with HR and accounting teams, with opportunities for professional growth as part of a merit-based organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
• At least two to three years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires and terminations.
• Resolves payroll-related issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures tax tables and software are updated as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with payroll laws and practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records to auditors.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS system

Job description

At Barts Electric, we believe in building people as strongly as we build projects. Our team members grow through hands-on experience, training, and leadership development in an environment that values safety, quality, and accountability.

As a merit-based organization, we reward performance, initiative, and dedication with real opportunities for advancement. Whether you're in the field, the office, or leading teams, you'll have the support, tools, and training needed to build a meaningful career.

We invest in our people through ongoing training, clear career paths, and a safety-first culture that protects our team and the work we’re proud to deliver. At Barts Electric, you're not just filling a role - you're joining a team that believes in building each other, every day.

Job Summary:

The Payroll Assistant will oversee and supervise the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Core Accountability:

The Payroll Assistant is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing by maintaining payroll systems, processing employee pay changes, resolving discrepancies, supporting audits, and ensuring adherence to all applicable payroll laws and regulations.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Resolves payroll-related issues and concerns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that tax tables and software programs are updated as needed.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

At Barts Electric, we believe in building people as strongly as we build projects. Our team members grow through hands-on experience, training, and leadership development in an environment that values safety, quality, and accountability.

As a merit-based organization, we reward performance, initiative, and dedication with real opportunities for advancement. Whether you're in the field, the office, or leading teams, you'll have the support, tools, and training needed to build a meaningful career.

We invest in our people through ongoing training, clear career paths, and a safety-first culture that protects our team and the work we’re proud to deliver. At Barts Electric, you're not just filling a role - you're joining a team that believes in building each other, every day.

• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
• At least two to three years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Accessibility:

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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