Payroll & Billing Assistant

About the Role

Harlan Electric Company, established in 1940 and a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc., delivers a complete range of services including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We pride ourselves on an outstanding safety culture and strive for industry leadership in supporting the clean energy transformation.

Responsibilities

• District payroll for bargaining employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with union and corporate guidelines
• Review and enter timecards
• Process unemployment claims
• Prepare interim checks
• Prepare union reports and certified payrolls
• Review reports and correct errors in a timely manner while communicating with employees and management
• Accounts Receivable – Prepare customer billing and track progress to elicit timely payment, ensure revenue is booked correctly; entry of billing in proprietary client systems (e.g., ACIS) and storm billings
• Perform timely, accurate union benefit reporting and customer required reporting (diversity, monthly hours, etc.)
• Assist team with the performance of any of the above as needed
• Maintain acceptable levels of productivity, quality work product, compliance with company policy, and regular attendance
• Attend and assist meetings, gatherings, etc. at the behest of the Office Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years payroll operations experience
• Understanding of cost, financials, and accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database use
• Valid driver’s license required to operate company or personal vehicle for company business
• Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-state payrolls, garnishments, and construction environment (desired)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field (desired)

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively relate to employees at all levels
• Highly detail-oriented, focused, and able to think practically
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Able to self-start and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and JD Edwards
• Thorough understanding of payroll, AR, and other administrative and industry-specific needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
• $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (including a floating Cultural Celebration Day)
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting and annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents

Salary is paid weekly and is commensurate with experience.