Sr. Payroll Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission.
• Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions.
• Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and payments are completed by required deadlines.
• Oversee payroll-related employee setup and status changes, including tax elections, direct deposit details, deductions, and benefits enrollment updates.
• Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and personnel records while safeguarding sensitive compensation and employee information.
• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly to prevent delays or inaccuracies in employee compensation.
• Produce workers’ compensation payroll reports and supporting wage records for internal and external reporting needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on prevailing wage and certified payroll matters and assist with payroll system issue resolution and data validation between platforms.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent experience handling payroll within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle weekly payroll with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of union payroll practices, including benefit reporting, fringe administration, and multiple pay classifications.
• Solid understanding of California payroll regulations covering overtime, deductions, paid leave, and final pay obligations.
• Experience supporting benefits administration and employee onboarding or separation processes tied to payroll.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and payroll platforms, including ADP Workforce Now or similar systems.
• High level of accuracy, organization, discretion, and ability to manage competing deadlines in an onsite work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.