Payroll Coordinator (West Coast)

The ideal candidate will ensure ethical, accurate, and timely payroll processing and have multi-state experience; familiarity with prevailing wage/certified payroll reporting with the ability to keep up with garnishment and unemployment notices, and have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in compliance with all state and federal wage and hour requirements. Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including all hourly wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions, and prevailing wage, where applicable.

Superior Skilled Trades (SST) is seeking a dynamic Payroll Coordinator to join our West Coast team!  In this role, you will coordinate and process employee payroll for 2,000+ temporary workers across 40+ states.  The ideal candidate will ensure ethical, accurate, and timely payroll processing and have multi-state experience; familiarity with prevailing wage/certified payroll reporting with the ability to keep up with garnishment and unemployment notices, and have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in compliance with all state and federal wage and hour requirements.

• Fulltime, Internal Position: Payroll Coordinator
• Location: Remote (must reside within the PST time zone)
• Salary: $70,304-$80,000/yr
• Hours:  Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends depending on business needs)

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, and authorized deductions and withholding.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including all hourly wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions, and prevailing wage, where applicable.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors, and conducts daily internal audits of transactions by the team to ensure accuracy.  
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and best practices, including prevailing wage, where applicable.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Actively updates knowledge related to state by state and federal best practices.
• Performs other compliance and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of closely related experience.
• Experience in a multi-state temporary staffing environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas a pivot tables).
• Proficient with company or other payroll software systems (Aviante a plus).
• Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset (opportunity to grow into a wider variety of responsibilities related to payroll, accounting, and compliance).

Why Choose SST?

• Competitive Salary: Expect a base salary at/above market median.
• Growth and Opportunity: Capitalize on the chance to grow with a company that’s rapidly expanding, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Culture and Benefits: Become part of a vibrant company culture dedicated to employee welfare, complete with a full benefits package, and a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.

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