Payroll Clerk

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a payroll/administrative professional to join our Indianapolis team. You will process daily timecards, onboard union employees, and maintain payroll files in our field and accounting systems.

The role covers union fringe reporting, I-9/W-4 paperwork, and updating dues with proper approvals. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of general accounting experience and hands-on union payroll exposure.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in general accounting is required.
• Experience with union payroll is required.

Responsibilities

• Process daily timecards in field and accounting system, onboard union employees in payroll, and maintain files.
• Process monthly union fringe reports and verify union payroll.
• Maintain I-9 and W-4 forms and all other payroll related paperwork.
• Update union employee dues and check-off information.
• Process and pay union over-scale wages with required approvals.
• Coordinate paperwork flow with other office clerks for Daily Cost report purposes.
• Maintain Daily Vehicle Inspection Sheets and DOT files and input weekly data into the system.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent worker

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Join Rieth-Riley and help our team Pave the Road to Success! Rieth-Riley is a team of motivated, highly qualified individuals who are committed to the success of each and every project. The employee owners at Rieth-Riley proudly remain dedicated to moving forward. It's the way we think, the way we act — the way we approach every asphalt, concrete, bridge, and all construction projects. We are a 100% employee-owned company. So, we truly think like owners and take personal pride and care in every project we construct. We offer competitive wages and an excellent fringe benefit package.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process daily timecards in field and accounting system, complete onboarding process for union employees in the payroll system and maintain all files
• Process monthly union fringe reports, verify union payroll
• Maintain I-9 and W-4 forms and all other payroll related paperwork
• Update union employee dues and check-off information
• Process and pay union over-scale wages after required approvals
• Continue to update knowledge of union contract rules as related to payroll
• Coordinate paperwork flow with other office clerks for Daily Cost report purposes
• Maintain Daily Vehicle Inspection Sheets and DOT files, input weekly odometer readings and Tonnage to Pavers into the system, assist with mileage reporting for Monthly Diesel report
• Maintain ESOP Vacation and Sick time records
• Maintain HazCom files and show videos to new employees as required by Federal regulations
• Work closely with General Superintendents and Area Manager concerning field employee or union issues
• Enter weekly equipment hours from Equipment Manager

Qualifications

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in general accounting required
• Experience with union payroll required

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally-recognized protected class under local, state, or federal law.

Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact Rieth-Riley’s Human Resources Department by phone [phone] or by email [e-mail].