Payroll Specialist

UNAVAILABLE; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Huntington, WV. You will manage weekly payroll for 700+ employees, ensure accurate compensation, and prepare journal entries and reconciliations. The role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to handle sensitive information.

You will collaborate with management and staff, generate reports in UKG payroll software, and support additional accounting duties as needed while maintaining SOX compliance and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in accounting or business or related experience.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to execute and document tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll weekly for 700+ employees.
• Communicate pay and benefits details with management and employees.
• Prepare and analyze reports in UKG payroll software and Excel.
• Process deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Post and reconcile journal entries; balance accounts.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

4-year degree in accounting or business

Tools

UKG payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is the third-largest carbon steel producer in the U.S. and is one of the top steel recyclers. A Fortune 500 Company, SDI is repeatedly recognized for being an industry leader, from Forbes 2021 “World’s Best Employers” to Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”. SDI continues to push to be the industry leader and gold standard for corporate governance.

The Long Products Division, Steel of West Virginia, has an immediate opening for a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing and processing payroll weekly to ensure that our employees receive correct and timely compensation, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, preparing and analyzing reports, and other duties as identified by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Managing and processing payroll weekly for 700+ employees;
• Communicating with all levels of management and all employees regarding pay and benefits;
• Preparing and analyzing reports in UKG payroll software, as well as Excel;
• Processing voluntary and involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments;
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information;
• Writing, proposing, and posting journal entries;
• Reconciling general and subledger accounts by gathering and balancing information;
• Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures in addition to complying with federal, state, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance;
• Support accounting functions, as needed;
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least a 4-year degree in accounting or business (or related experience);
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to execute and follow through to completion and documentation;

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.