Payroll Administrator (On-Site)

Payroll Administrator 100% On-Site |Croell, Inc.

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com.

Job Type: Full-time, on-site in New Hampton, IA

Experience: Payroll or accounting experience preferred

Reports to: Payroll Manager, no supervisory responsibility

Wage: $55,000+ depending on experience and qualifications

Sign-On Bonus: $2000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits/Incentives:

We believe our employees should be rewarded for the work they do and offer a strong benefit and incentive package. 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for multi-state payroll administration and will work alongside the Payroll Accountant and another Payroll Administrator.  If you are a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in getting the numbers right, helping ensure people get paid accurately and on-time while using technology; we’d love to hear from you. 

For more information regarding this position, contact Candace at 641-229-8107.

Primary Responsibilities:

As part of our payroll team, you’ll play an important part in supporting employees and managers across multiple states to ensure our payroll accounting and processes are accurate, timely and compliant with state and federal requirements. You will help continuously improve the processes used every day by employees and managers while also working with outside agencies, making professionalism, confidentiality and customer service essential to your success. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Review weekly electronic timecards for equipment or job costing issues. 
• Prepare and process weekly payrolls for all employees in multiple states
• Maintain knowledge of multi-state payroll requirements and verify accurate tax setup and withholding
• Verify and process garnishments or child support and communicate with outside sources as needed.
• Maintain fringe information to calculate correct wages for federal jobs.
• Maintain confidential employee and payroll files. 
• Assist with all payroll tax filings and required multi-worksite reporting.
• Process unemployment claims and decisions.
• Process Accounts Receivable benefit payments and reconciliations.
• Provide professional, responsive, and confidential customer service to employees, managers, government agencies and other stakeholders. 
• Identify and implement process improvements using available technologies. 

Position Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable and capable of balancing technical payroll responsibilities with customer service.  The ideal candidate will have:

• A two-year degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of multi-state payroll practices. 
• PC proficiency, particularly with Microsoft applications including Excel.
• A high level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to listen, follow written instructions, and explain to others.    

  Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience in payroll, including certified payroll. 
• Accounting background or education.
• Experience in construction industry. 

  This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in payroll and compliance within a growing organization.  The right person will care about accuracy, be comfortable working with confidential information, have a desire to help others and manage changing regulations and multiple deadlines.  If you are an experienced payroll professional where teamwork and continuous improvement matter, we encourage you to apply. 

  Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling
• Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.