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Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.\nJob Summary\nJob Title: Payroll Specialist, Construction\nLocation: Baltimore, Maryland 21227\nReports to: Payroll Director\nFLSA Status: Non-Exempt\nShift: Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Onsite)\nABOUT US\nThe Poole and Kent Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. Poole and Kent is one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.\nSUMMARY\nThe Payroll Specialist assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by performing payroll data entry and related processes for union and non-union personnel. This includes understanding and compliance with established accounting principles, practices, and procedures, and regulatory compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related federal and state laws.\n ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nResponsible for maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data into accounting software systems (Vista Viewpoint).\nResponsible for updating payroll records (exemptions, deductions, rates (union and non-union), union codes, job titles, addresses, department transfers, and garnishments).\nResponsible for ensuring all timesheets, timecards, and other means and methods of reporting of time is fully completed, and with accuracy and are approved by authorized managers within the organization (e.g. payroll coding, employee classifications, and authorized signatures are on timecards) and/or processed correctly.)\nResponsible for the full cycle of payroll processing.\nPrepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, garnishments, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages, and other reports as necessary and assigned.\nResponsible for certified payroll compliance, reports, and pay treatment calculations for compliance.\nDetermines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal, state income and social security taxes (and other taxes as applicable), and employer’s social security, unemployment payments.\nCompletes payroll audits internally and for external clients and resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing related documentation.\nMaintains employee confidence by protecting payroll information in confidence and within company best practices and policies.\nEnsures payroll deductions are up to date, accurate and in compliance with Federal and State schedules, and in compliance with company provided benefit plans.\nProvides payroll information by answering questions and requests for information on behalf of employees and requesting agencies (within the scope of authority).\nResponsible for meeting internal and external deadlines related to payroll reporting, and paycheck distribution schedules for union (e.g. union reporting) and non-union personnel.\nResponsible for payroll related accruals relative to company provided benefit plans, and unions.\nResponsible for generating, updating, and maintaining of spreadsheets, documents, and payroll related programs.\nResponsible for completing verifications of employment within Federal and State law, and within company best practices and policy.\nResponsible for processing high volumes of union and multi-state payrolls.\nFlexibility to work overtime when necessary to meet exceptional deadlines.\nStrong attention to detail and auditing capabilities is required.\nResponsible for accounting compliance with accounting principles and practices, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other federal and state law as required.\nValid state driver’s license is required.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\n None\nQUALIFICATIONS\nTo perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nHigh School diploma or GED equivalent required.\nTwo to five years of related professional payroll experience is required, professional experience in the construction industry is preferred.\nKnowledge in processing Union payroll is preferred.\nGeneral accounting fundamentals and concepts required.\nStrong understanding of related accounting practices and procedures.\nAdvanced working knowledge of accounting systems software. Specifically, Starbuilders® or software programs of same fundamentals.\nCollege level professional development course work and or non-accredited certificate course work commensurate with the essential duties.\nCOMPUTER SKILLS\nProficient to advanced usage and knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.\nProficient to advanced usage and knowledge of StarBuilder®, Crystal Reports®, and interface with Microsoft Access.\nAdvanced usage and knowledge of StarBuilder® Sequel database to create reports in Excel and Crystal reports preferred, but advanced knowledge not required.\nExperience with remote time entry software platforms is preferred.\nProficient to advanced usage and knowledge of pVault or other document management system preferred, but advanced knowledge not required.\nREQUIRED ATTRIBUTES\n The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.\nMust possess professional written and verbal communications skills.\nMust possess strong attention to detail, analytical and auditing skills.\nMust demonstrate professional emotional intelligence and steadfast composure.\nMust have the ability to discern work assignment priorities and utilize independent thinking within the scope of authority the position.\nMust demonstrate commitment to performing duties in a safe manner within the scope of company policies, state and federal laws.\nMust demonstrate ability to work collectively with peers and in a manner supporting teamwork in the workplace.\nMust demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage information and processes as required with the position requirements.\n Must demonstrate commitment to company values.\n LANGUAGE SKILLS\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAs a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Affirmative Action Policy\nPlease review our Affirmative Action Policy.\nNotice to Prospective Employees\nNotice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. 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