Payroll Assistant

Ward Electric Company is currently accepting applications for a full-time team-oriented Payroll Assistant, to work out of its Longmont headquarters in a family-oriented, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Payroll Assistant reports to the Payroll Manager and supports the payroll function by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves maintaining payroll records and processing timesheets, assisting with compliance and resolving payroll-related inquires.

Job Responsibilities:

- Assist in processing payroll on a weekly basis

- Collect, review, and verify employee timekeeping data

- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files

- Help calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions

- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll regulations

- Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner

- Assist with tax filings, wage garnishments and benefits deductions

- Generate payroll reports for management and accounting teams

- Support audits by providing required documentation and reports

- Collaborate with HR and accounting departments to ensure data accuracy

Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Basic understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Excellent organization and time management skills

- Strong communication and problem-solving skills

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

- Experience maintaining strict confidentiality

- Excellent leadership skills

- Previous experience in payroll, accounting, or administrative support

- Familiarity with payroll software

- Must pass a drug screen and background check

Additional Details/Work Environment:

- Pay: $24/Hour (Depending on Experience)

- 40 Hours/Week

- Excellent Benefits Package

- Holidays/Paid Time Off

- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Consists of sedentary work, can lift up to 10 pounds. Substantial movements of hands, wrists, and /or fingers. Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures or viewing a computer screen.

About Ward Electric Company:

Ward Electric Company, Inc., is a Longmont, Colo. based, full-service, family-owned electrical contractor, which has been meeting the electrical needs of customers since first opening its doors in 2005. The company specializes in all aspects of power with an emphasis on high-voltage (transmission, distribution, substations) and renewables. Its range of work also includes commercial, industrial, and residential capabilities. Ward Electric’s projects stretch across the lower 48 states. The company, which has shown tremendous growth over recent years and has earned numerous honors including being recognized as a “Best Place to Work,” also provides storm assistance when and where needed.

If you are interested in this dynamic position, which includes a starting pay of $24/hour and an excellent benefits package, please reach out to Candice Norfleet, Ward Electric's HR Administrator, at 303-682-0066 or candicenorfleet@wardelectriccompany.com.

Ward Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to undergo a pre-hire drug screen in accordance with local and state regulations?

- Do you agree to a pre-hire background check per local and state regulations?

- Do you have previous experience in payroll, accounting, or administrative support? If so, please explain.

- Do you have prior experience with payroll software? If so, please explain.

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Longmont, CO 80504 (Required)

Work Location: In person