Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie, a recognized leader in the construction industry, has an exciting opportunity available for a Payroll Accountant in Birmingham, Alabama. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the processing of weekly multi-state payroll including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, processing garnishments and child support and processing final pay. Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned): Process weekly multi-state payroll in JD Edwards Enterprise One, including keying hours, entering tax and direct deposit information, and reviewing payroll edit reportsSet up and process professional services time entry charged to construction jobsWork with Human Resources to apply deductions and benefits in payrollProvide customer service about payroll related questions to our jobsites and employeesAnswer inquiries and provide information; research and resolve payroll issues and discrepanciesProcess verifications of employment and incomeIssue stop payment requests and process replacement checksProvide reports and any other requested information for internal or external auditsSet up and correction of Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax issuesAssist with payroll tax preparation and filingAssist with year-end processing, including W-2sProcess final pay in compliance with state requirementsSet up, process and maintain wage garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments and student loan withholdingsCalculate garnishment and child support deductions in compliance with federal and state withholding limits and priority rulesRemit garnishment and child support payments to agencies and courts timely and reconcile balancesRespond to court, agency and attorney inquiries and notices regarding wage garnishments and child support ordersStay current on federal and state garnishment and child support regulationsAssist with Owner AuditsResearch and respond to Operations/Project Team regarding labor and burden questionsCorrect labor and burden in job costResearch and resolve issues from the check reconciliation Qualifications Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred Three or more years of payroll or related experienceFPC or CPP certifications preferred but not requiredStrong customer service and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and proceduresMust be a team playerExcellent communication, analytical, mathematical and organizational skillsFamiliar with Microsoft Excel and OutlookAbility to learn new computer softwareKnowledge of Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One preferred but not required The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities