Payroll Specialist

Quanta Services; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established energy service provider is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Sumner, WA. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing for employees across multiple states, maintaining compliance with union contracts, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of payroll experience. The competitive salary ranges from $33 to $44 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Eligible for a discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of payroll policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Familiarity with union contracts and rate schedules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multi-state and union employees accurately and on schedule.
• Review and verify employee timecards, pay rates, deductions, and benefits.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Multi State Payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

JDE

Job description

Overview

About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc.(NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have strong attention to detail in payroll operations, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks a Payroll Specialist to join the team at our headquarters in Sumner, WA.

The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple states and unions. This position supports both payroll and accounting functions, maintains compliance with union contracts, and provides exceptional customer service to our workforce.

The salary range for this role is $33-$44/hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process payroll for multi-state and union employees accurately and on schedule.
• Review and verify employee timecards, pay rates, deductions, and benefits.
• Assist in preparing payroll reports, including garnishments, prevailing wage, and tax filings.
• Maintain compliance with union contracts, benefit schedules, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain payroll files, records, and documentation according to company policies.

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with HR to process new hires, terminations, promotions, and transfers.
• Provide responsive employee support for payroll questions and concerns.
• Support audits and assist with internal and external reporting requests.

Other

• Stay current with payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• Multi State Payroll
• Knowledge of payroll policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Familiarity with union contracts and rate schedules preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Prevailing Wage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JDE
• CPP or FPC
• Prevailing Wage Reporting via LCP tracker or Washington State L&I

What You'll Get

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus

Compensation

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $33.00/Hr. - USD $44.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.