Payroll Clerk

Rieth-Riley Construction Co.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rieth-Riley Construction Co. is seeking an accounting professional to support payroll and general accounting functions in our Indianapolis area office.

You will process timecards, assist with payroll, and maintain essential records to ensure accurate financial reporting. The role requires 1–2 years in general accounting, experience with union payroll, and strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in general accounting.
• Experience with union payroll.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Process daily timecards in field and accounting system, onboarding for union employees.
• Process monthly union fringe reports and verify payroll.
• Maintain I-9 and W-4 forms and related payroll paperwork.
• Update union employee dues and check-off information.
• Process and pay union over-scale wages after approvals.
• Coordinate paperwork flow with other office staff for Daily Cost reports.
• Maintain DOT files and input weekly odometer readings for reports.
• Maintain ESOP Vacation and Sick time records.
• Show safety videos and comply with federal regulations.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Area Manager on union issues.
• Enter weekly equipment hours from Equipment Manager.

Skills

General accounting experience

Union payroll experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Written and verbal communication

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

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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] .

It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employers 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. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. Further, Rieth-Riley will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious observations and practices of employees, unless to do so would cause Rieth-Riley an undue hardship.

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