JOB DESCRIPTION

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

O’Connell Electric Company is a full-service electrical contractor serving New York State and surrounding regions of the northeast. We maintain fully staffed offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and the Albany metro area along with our corporate headquarters in Victor, NY.

Founded in 1911, the company has steadily grown into one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. We provide comprehensive design build, construction, service, maintenance, and emergency response services to customers across the Northeast. Our dedicated service divisions cover all key areas of the industry from electrical construction, power generation, substations, and transmission/distribution to transportation, technical services, renewable energy, and communications.

Responsibilities:
This position will include performing various payroll functions. These responsibilities/functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Process payroll in Timberline and submit to ADP
• Submit Background Check requests and manage for final processing completed checks
• Review and correct payroll exception reports
• Prepare annual Workers Compensation audit documentation
• Reconcile payroll in Timberline to ADP and General Ledger
• Process third party sick pay
• Distribute pay checks/direct deposit stubs
• Provide documentation/information for audits, governmental reporting, internal requests, etc., as requested
• Enter/validate new hire information, organize, and scan documentation
• Process employee garnishments
• Maintain Union Locals, Classes, Pay Rates, Fringes, and Deductions
• Process layoff checks
• Process Disability documentation
• Prepare monthly Union Reports, reconcile to Timberline, and prepare/distribute checks
• Prepare and distribute Certified Payroll Reports

Required Competencies/Skills (not listed in order of importance):

• Outstanding analytical skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while promoting teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Strong typing skills
• Good customer service
• Diligent recordkeeping and work process monitoring
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software
• Construction union and payroll background desired

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration
• Working experience with payroll taxes at the Federal, State and Local level
• Working knowledge of Payroll Systems and Processes

O’Connell Electric is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. O’Connell Electric affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Updated: 1/3/23 | Page 1 of 1

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victor, NY 14564: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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