Accountant (Payroll)

Southland Industries • Horsham, PA • 8h ago

Position Summary

Responsible for processing all aspects of the weekly union multi state and multi trade payroll for the division. Provides exceptional customer service and support to union employees coordinating as needed with division Foremen, Superintendents, and Construction Managers. Offers accounting assistance to the Division Accounting Department and Corporate Payroll.

Position Details

Processes weekly payroll for union employees at the division level. This includes multiple trade unions across various states.

Works with union employees and supervisors to ensure that time is approved, captured, and processed accurately and timely.

Administers accurate employee payroll records, including new hire paperwork, payroll form updates, status change forms, and employee terminations.

Helps monitor and track employee paid time off balances (vacation, holiday, jurisdictionally mandated sick and safe leave, and other personal time off) and provides updated reports to management regularly.

Helps to coordinate and process any necessary payroll adjustments ensuring the proper documentation has been provided, including wage rate or fringe adjustments, expense reports, travel pay, subsistence, allowance, or other pay corrections.

Prepares weekly job cost entries to transfer labor costs from overhead to specific jobs and assists operations with cost transfers for labor that was incorrectly coded.

Prepares and submits weekly and monthly payroll reports, such as certified payroll, OCIP/CCIP reporting, employee change reports, timesheet submission reports, and or other compliance documentation.

Supports the Division Payroll Team and Corporate Payroll in ensuring that payroll information is communicated timely and effectively while maintaining confidentiality and high levels of customer service.

Assists with other special projects as required.

Qualifications

Proficiency in computer usage with intermediate to expert Excel skills, and prior experience using various payroll processing and reporting systems.

Strong problem-solving abilities, including identifying and resolving straightforward payroll or accounting discrepancies promptly, and knowing when to escalate complex issues for management resolution.

Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information discreetly.

Demonstrated multitasking skills, meeting critical deadlines even under pressure, and adapting to a dynamic environment.

Effective written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills for interacting with employees at all levels.

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and possesses strong analytical capabilities.

3-5 years of accounting experience preferred.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

Disability income protection insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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