Payroll Specialist

Wilson Construction Company; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilson Construction Company is recruiting a Payroll Specialist to support Canby, Oregon operations. This role handles in-house payroll for 800–900 multi-state, multi-union checks weekly, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The position audits timesheets, processes payroll, and manages taxes, while collaborating with payroll, accounting, and HR. A 3+ year payroll background, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Payroll and Accounting experience.
• In-house, full-cycle construction and union payroll processing experience preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of federal, multiple state, and local payroll taxes.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax and accounting principles as well as wage and hour laws.
• Working knowledge Davis Bacon and state prevailing wage a plus.
• Proficient with Excel/Outlook.
• 10-key by touch/Typing 50 wpm.
• Data entry skills.
• Solution oriented with the ability to use independent and logical decision-making skills that are consistent with company, regulatory, and provider guidelines.
• Strong time management, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, follow directions, be open to change and work under pressure.
• Effectively work in an open office, fast-paced environment while meeting numerous and frequent deadlines with accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff; and
• Must be reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Audits timesheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Accurately enters & processes multi-state, multi-union cost coded payroll.
• Applies multi-union and state and federal payroll laws.
• Prepares and reviews union reports.
• Prepares and pays weekly, monthly, and quarterly taxes.
• Timely resolution of outstanding payroll and accounting issues.
• Effectively applies company payroll policies and procedures.
• Providing customer service to internal and external personnel.
• Other general office duties.

Skills

Payroll experience

Accounting experience

Excel

Typing 50 wpm

Data entry

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Independent decision making

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Canby, OR

Wilson Construction Company is recruiting for an experienced, detail and team-oriented Payroll Specialist.

This position will share responsibility in the daily activities of processing approximately 800 to 900 multi-state, multi-union, in-house payroll checks on a weekly basis.

This position will be responsible for the following duties under the supervision of the Payroll Manager:

• Audits timesheets for completeness and accuracy;
• Accurately enters & processes multi-state, multi-union cost coded payroll;
• Applies multi-union and state and federal payroll laws;
• Prepares and reviews union reports;
• Prepares and pays weekly, monthly, and quarterly taxes;
• Timely resolution of outstanding payroll and accounting issues;
• Effectively applies company payroll policies and procedures;
• Providing customer service to internal and external personnel;
• Other general office duties.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years Payroll and Accounting experience;
• In-house, full-cycle construction and union payroll processing experience preferred, but not required;
• Working knowledge of federal, multiple state, and local payroll taxes;
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax and accounting principles as well as wage and hour laws;
• Working knowledge Davis Bacon and state prevailing wage a plus;
• Proficient with Excel/Outlook;
• 10-key by touch/Typing 50 wpm;
• Data entry skills;
• Solution oriented with the ability to use independent and logical decision-making skills that are consistent with company, regulatory, and provider guidelines;
• Strong time management, prioritizing, and analytical skills;
• Ability to multi-task, follow directions, be open to change and work under pressure;
• Effectively work in an open office, fast-paced environment while meeting numerous and frequent deadlines with accuracy;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff; and
• Must be reliable and dependable.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off and holiday pay.

Wilson Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Smoke & drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer drug tests.