Payroll & Billing Assistant

MYR Group Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

MYR Group, Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Billing Assistant to manage daily payroll and billing operations, assist management, and handle union reporting.

The role involves processing time entry for bargaining employees, generating invoices, and maintaining client portals. The candidate will support AR activities and ensure timely revenue bookings in systems like ACIS, with strong attention to detail and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years payroll operations experience.
• Understanding of cost, financials, and accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database use.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization per the I-9 requirement.
• Experience in multi-state payrolls, garnishments and construction environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• District payroll for bargaining employees ensuring accuracy and union compliance.
• Review and enter timecards.
• Process unemployment claims.
• Prepare interim checks.
• Prepare union reports and certified payrolls.
• Review reports and correct errors in a timely manner.
• Accounts Receivable – prepare customer billing and track payments; entry of billing in client systems.
• Assist team with the performance of any of the above as needed.

Skills

Payroll operations

Cost accounting

Microsoft Excel

Database use

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Payroll & Billing Assistant is responsible for the daily activities and administration of payroll and billing activities while assisting management. Will be responsible for Payroll - bargaining employee time entry, Accounts Receivable - generate billing, invoicing and cleint portals, Union Reporting - benefits reporting.

Company Overview

Established in 1940, Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments.

Essential Functions

• District payroll for bargaining employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with union and corporate guidelines
• Review and enter timecards
• Process unemployment claims
• Prepare interim checks
• Prepare union reports and certified payrolls
• Review reports and correct errors in a timely manner while communicating with employees and management
• Accounts Receivable – Prepare customer billing and track progress to elicit timely payment, ensure revenue is booked correctly; entry of billing in proprietary client systems (i.e., ACIS) and storm billings
• Industry Specific Needs – perform timely, accurate union benefit reporting and customer required reporting (diversity, monthly hours, etc.)
• Assist team with the performance of any of the above as needed
• Acceptable levels of productivity, quality work product, compliance with company policy and regular attendance
• Attend and assist meetings, gatherings, etc. at the behest of the Office Manager
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years payroll operations experience
• Understanding of cost, financials, and accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database use.

Other:

• Valid driver’s license required to operate company or personal vehicle for company business.
• Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement.

Desired:

• Experience in a multi-state payrolls, garnishments and construction environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively relate to employees at all levels
• Highly detail-oriented, focused and able to think practically
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Able to self-start and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and JD Edwards
• Thorough understanding of payroll, AR, and other administrative and industry-specific needs

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, andAnnual profit-sharingpotential.
• Superior educational assistance program(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.