Payroll Specialist

M.R. Tanner Mining, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee benefits

Job summary

M.R. Tanner Enterprises in Gilbert, AZ, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll for construction and affiliated entities, including field crews and office staff. You will ensure accurate labor distribution and tax compliance across states, with a focus on deadlines and data integrity.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, experience with certified payroll, and strong collaboration with field supervisors, HR, and accounting. Excellent benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, preferably in construction or field-based industries.
• Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting.
• Ability to meet hard payroll deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for multiple entities, including field crews and office staff.
• Verify timecards, overtime, and job/phase coding with superintendents and foremen.
• Distribute labor costs to jobs, phases, and cost codes in Viewpoint Spectrum.
• Maintain separate payroll setups, tax IDs, and reporting for each entity.
• Manage multi-state payroll including state tax withholding and SUI registrations.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and track fringe benefit rates.
• Reconcile payrolls to GL and assist month-end close.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential data

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Viewpoint Spectrum

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for M.R. Tanner Construction (Gilbert) and Temcon Concrete (Tempe), including field and office employees working in Arizona and in other states. This role manages multi-entity, multi-state payroll in a project-based construction environment, including job-cost labor distribution, certified payroll, and payroll tax compliance, and serves as a trusted resource for employees, field supervisors, and the accounting team.

Why M.R. Tanner Enterprises?

• Construction companies building in Arizona for over 30 years
• Emphasis on culture, taking care of our customers by first taking care of our people
• Excellent employee benefits
• Significant growth via both organic and acquisitions
• Family owned staying true to its core values

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for both M.R. Tanner Construction and Temcon Concrete, including hourly field crews and salaried office staff
• Collect, review, and validate field timecards with superintendents and foremen, including overtime and job/phase coding
• Ensure labor costs are accurately distributed to jobs, phases, and cost codes in Viewpoint Spectrum
• Maintain separate payroll setups, tax IDs, and reporting for each operating entity
• Manage multi-state payroll for a limited number of employees working outside Arizona, including state income tax withholding, state unemployment (SUI) registrations, reciprocity rules, and any applicable local taxes
• Register and maintain payroll tax accounts in additional states
• Administer Arizona-specific requirements, including Form A-4 withholding elections and Arizona Earned Paid Sick Time accruals and tracking
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., WH-347) for prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon projects, and track required fringe benefit rates
• Reconcile and remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes; prepare or review quarterly filings (Form 941, state withholding and unemployment returns) and annual Forms W-2 and 940
• Process wage garnishments, child support orders, and other payroll deductions in accordance with issuing state requirements
• Coordinate benefit and 401(k) deductions, employer contributions, and related reconciliations
• Support workers’ compensation reporting by tracking payroll by state and class code for audits
• Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and support month-end close
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies promptly and confidentially

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, preferably in construction or another field-based industry
• Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet hard payroll deadlines
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
• Able to effectively work with many other people throughout the company

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or other construction ERP/payroll systems
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Experience with job-cost accounting

Work Environment & Expectations

• In office for standard business hours, with flexibility around payroll deadlines and year-end
• Regular collaboration with field supervisors, Project Managers, HR, and Accounting across both locations