It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Payroll Lead oversees and coordinates Peterson’s day-to-day payroll-related functions; ensuring integrity between the payroll systems, general ledger, and operations systems; and assisting with system upgrades, configurations, and changes. Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive payroll data is essential to protect employee and company privacy and ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.  This position is also responsible for mentoring and coaching of the Payroll Specialist positions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Payroll Processing:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the payroll processing function, including, but not limited to, semi-monthly, multi-state payroll processing, and time tracking.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Oversee timely payment of payroll tax deposits and timely filings of quarterly and annual tax returns and W-2 statements.

• Audit employee transactions to ensure data integrity.

• Audit commissions pursuant to defined programs; respond to inquiries and research discrepancies.

Payroll Compliance:

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping current on legislation and enforcing adherence to requirements.

• Audit prevailing wage compliance and assist with reporting requirements.

Payroll Accounting:

• Assist with general ledger functions related to payroll, including payroll journals, accruals, balance sheet account reconciliations, and research of reconciling items.

• Assist with variance analysis and reporting.

Payroll Data:

• Prepare payroll and analytics to provide insights into payroll related trends and metrics.

• Assist in internal and external payroll audits; provide accurate payroll records, documentation, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in documentation of all policies and procedures and ensure controls are maintained and followed.

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices to optimize payroll procedures.

• Maintain employee and company confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Hold JumpStart meetings regularly, allow others to lead the meeting, and help interject enthusiasm and energy into meetings.

• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college in Accounting or other closely related field; and a minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in payroll processing, preferably in a complex, multi-division/multi-company enterprise with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must display ability to build trust among direct reports and peers alike with reliability and credibility, work efficiently and independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines with minimal direction and supervision. Must display understanding of payroll-related financial accounting and management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification preferred.

The hourly pay range for this position is: $48.00 - $55.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.) 

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Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.