Payroll Clerk

Summit Line Construction, Inc.; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starts day 1

401K with immediate vesting

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Short term & long term disability

Paid holidays

Pet Insurance

Employee discounts

EAP and Wellness Program

Job summary

Summit Line Construction, Inc. in Adelanto, CA seeks a Payroll Clerk to support payroll processing and time-tracking activities for on-site project teams. You will enter wage data, verify details, manage time records, and coordinate with HR and accounting to ensure accurate pay.

Primary duties include project coding, payroll reporting, and compliance with federal/state laws. This onsite role offers growth within a collaborative payroll team near Adelanto.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree in accounting or related field preferred).
• Basic understanding of payroll principles, time tracking, and project coding.
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and payroll software (preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR, accounting, and project management teams.
• Administrative or clerical experience in payroll, accounting, or HR is a plus.
• Must pass required drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing Support: enter and update wage data, hours, and pay details.
• Employee Record Maintenance: manage hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Employee Time Tracking: verify time entries and approve/correct as needed.
• Project Coding: assign and maintain project codes for hours worked.
• Issue Resolution & Communication: respond to payroll inquiries and escalate as needed.
• Payroll Compliance & Documentation: support laws and garnishments, maintain docs.
• Administrative Support: prepare payroll reports and assist in reconciliations.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration with HR/accounting/PM

Drug screen & background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Payroll software

Job description

About Us

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

About Us

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

Company Overview

About this Role

Summit Line Construction

is headquartered in Heber City, Utah with additional Utah locations in Sandy and Provo. You can also find our offices in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix with project locations across the western region. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Position Overview:

The Payroll Clerk supports payroll processing and assists in ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. This role is responsible for entering payroll data, verifying employee details, managing employee time tracking, project coding, and resolving basic payroll discrepancies. The Payroll Clerk works closely with People and Payroll teams to maintain accurate payroll records and assist with general administrative tasks.

This is an onsite role supporting a project near Adelanto, CA.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Payroll Processing Support

• Enter and update employee wage data, hours worked, and pay details into the payroll system.
• Assist in calculating regular and overtime pay.
• Prepare and distribute employee paychecks or direct deposit details.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure timely submissions.

Employee Record Maintenance

• Ensure accurate employee data related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records, including tax withholdings and deductions.
• Process adjustments to employee pay, such as wage garnishments and reimbursements.

Employee Time Tracking

• Review and verify time entries submitted by employees to ensure accuracy and proper categorization of hours (regular, overtime, etc.).
• Work with supervisors and department heads to approve or correct time entries.
• Communicate with employees to address any discrepancies in time entries or approvals.
• Ensure timely submission of timesheets and address any issues related to missed or late entries.

Project Coding

• Assign and maintain accurate project codes in the payroll system for employee hours worked.
• Collaborate with project managers and accounting to ensure hours are charged to the correct project codes.
• Monitor project codes for compliance and accuracy and address any inconsistencies.
• Assist with the generation of reports that break down labor costs by project.

Issue Resolution & Communication

• Respond to basic employee payroll inquiries and elevate complex issues to Payroll Specialist.
• Communicate with employees regarding discrepancies in pay or missing documentation.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies between payroll and departmental budgets.

Payroll Compliance & Documentation

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Assist in processing garnishments and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain payroll documentation, such as pay schedules, tax forms, and deductions.

Administrative Support

• Prepare reports related to payroll, employee compensation, and project costs.
• Assist in the reconciliation of payroll accounts and batch processing.
• Support the Payroll Specialist with quality control and error monitoring.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree in accounting or related field preferred).
• Basic understanding of payroll principles, time tracking, and project coding.
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and payroll software (preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR, accounting, and project management teams.
• Administrative or clerical experience in payroll, accounting, or HR is a plus.
• Must pass required drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits

What You'll Get

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
• 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
• Several medical plans to choose from
• Dental Plan and Vision Plan
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection and so much more!

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $30.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.