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Payroll is a financial reporting function at Construction Specialties: every cycle flows directly into the general ledger, tax filings and the Company’s retirement plan. The role therefore requires strong financial acumen and the ability to reconcile, analyze and explain payroll results, not simply process them. The position partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, Human Resources and outside service providers, and offers meaningful exposure to month-end close, benefits accounting and multi-jurisdiction tax within the corporate finance organization.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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