Payroll Accountant - Greeley, CO

About the role

Hensel Phelps is a leading general contractor founded in 1937, specializing in various sectors including aviation, government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, and healthcare. Known for delivering excellence and driven by core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community, Hensel Phelps aims to bring clients' visions to life through innovative planning and comprehensive services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, analyzes, and implements payroll transactions, including payments for hours worked, personal time off, and employee benefits.
• Monitors federal, state, and local taxes, Social Security contributions, employee benefit contributions, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Evaluates and implements appropriate payroll policies and controls, and processes payroll enhancements.
• Reviews and reconciles payroll reports, statements, and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinates payroll matters with other departments, locations, and business units.
• Supports other accounting functions such as A/P and A/R.
• Reviews project time to ensure accurate posting to projects.
• Reconciles cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems.
• Develops, manages, and maintains cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
• Manages billings and accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, employee expense statements, and subcontracts.
• Assists with month-end closing and maintains accurate documentation.
• Performs mathematical computations and supports other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Well-organized and self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Professional interaction with employees and vendors.
• Mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week and overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• College courses in accounting.
• SAP experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity. Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, and printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration. Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas. Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions. The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures. Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Compensation

Hourly Wage: $22.00 - $26.00 USD