Payroll Specialist

IES Electrical; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with company  +

Flexible medical-dental-vision

Short-term/long-term disability

Life/AD&D

Paid holidays

Competitive pay plus PTO

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its finance team. The role focuses on collecting and verifying timekeeping data, processing payroll in company systems, and ensuring timely, accurate payroll operations.

You will collaborate with Accounting and HR, maintain documentation, and help meet deadlines while adhering to company policies. A HS diploma and at least two years of payroll experience are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years related payroll experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, review and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to maintain required documentation for all responsibilities assigned.
• Successfully pass pre-employment background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Collects, verifies and reconciles timekeeping records.
• Completes processing of information into the payroll/timekeeping software systems.
• Assists with day-to-day payroll and record-keeping operations.
• Organizes workload to comply with deadlines and priorities.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other departments including Accounting and Human Resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking Payroll Specialist in Suffolk, VA. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Collects, verifies and reconciles timekeeping records
• Completes processing of information into the payroll/timekeeping software systems
• Assists with day-to-day payroll and record-keeping operations
• Organizes workload to comply with deadlines and priorities
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• Collaborates with other departments including Accounting and Human Resources

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years related payroll experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, review and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficient in organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to maintain required documentation for all responsibilities assigned
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match
• flexible medical-dental-vision insurance
• short-term/long-term disability insurance
• basic life/AD&D insurance
• paid holidays
• highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

EEO & Afffirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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Workplace Type

Onsite