Sr. Payroll Accountant

Robert Half • Castroville, CA • 1d ago

Description

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.

Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore

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.

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