Payroll Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

The Lane Construction Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Construction is seeking a Payroll Specialist to validate weekly and monthly payroll, reconcile general ledger accounts, and resolve payroll issues. The role supports software updates, prepares timecard metrics, and assists with SOP documentation, training field staff, and payroll accruals.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with JDE, and a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience validating weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Proficient in general ledger reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to accuracy and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Performs validation of weekly and monthly payroll.
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations.
• Resolves day‑to‑day payroll issues of varied complexity and scope.
• Assists with software updates and testing.
• Manages unclaimed property.
• Prepares analysis and develops key metrics (e.g., timecard reporting).
• Assists in documentation of department SOPs.
• Assists the field with questions and training.
• Prepares monthly payroll accruals.
• Troubleshoots system and payroll issues.
• Reviews payroll inbox and either addresses or assigns email.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll

Reconciliations

General ledger

Problem Solving

Time Management

Documentation

Training

JDE

Tools

JDE

Job description

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Description

• Performs validation of weekly and monthly payroll.
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations.
• Resolves day‑to‑day payroll issues of varied complexity and scope.
• Assists with software updates and testing.
• Manages unclaimed property.
• Prepares analysis and develops key metrics (e.g., timecard reporting).
• Assists in documentation of department SOPs.
• Assists the field with questions and training.
• Prepares monthly payroll accruals.
• Troubleshoots system and payroll issues.
• Reviews payroll inbox and either addresses or assigns email.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Allocation of Costs/Burdens
• Auditing
• Results Orientation
• Law 262 (internal controls code in Italy)
• Payroll
• Integrity
• Coordination
• Continuous Improvement
• JDE
• Reconciliations
• Hubble
• Internal Communication
• Documentation
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.