Payroll Clerk

Position Overview: Assist in all activities regarding the management of employee compensation in the company. This includes a variety of tasks such as entering payroll information, calculating wages and making payments. An excellent payroll clerk has great understanding of the concept of confidentiality. A payroll clerk will be experienced in entering data with attention to detail and will have good math skills to make the necessary calculations. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage compensation packages using payroll software

- Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees

- Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime

- Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate

- Manage and calculate taxes and deductions

- Initiate periodical payments timely either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system

- Issues statements and invoices and maintain records

- Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.

- Calculate unemployment and severance payments

- Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management

- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll

- Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor

- Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

- Proven experience as payroll clerk

- Familiarity with general accounting principles

- Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality

- Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations

- Computer savvy with working knowledge of relevant software UKG, Kronos experience preferred. Also, good knowledge and understanding of Excel.

- Exquisite math and numerical skills

- Outstanding organizational and time management skills

- Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving

Competencies:

- Strong organizational and project management skills

- Proactive approach to problem-solving

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

- High level of integrity and professionalism

- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

- Be able to lift 25 pounds and support other site activities as required

- Work in an SME office on a regular basis as required

ABOUT US:

SME Steel Contractors has provided comprehensive structural steel fabrication and erection since 1992 and is one of the largest fabricators/erectors of structural steel in the United States. Driven to be different from all others, SME is a division 5 company with a commitment to safety, value, and innovation. Visit https://smesteel.com/ to learn more. SME Steel Contractors is a division of SME Industries, Inc.

Why Join Us?

- Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

- Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.

- Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Position Responsibilities:This job posting reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: SME Industries, Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, CoreBrace, DuraFuse, and SME Logistics) is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.

Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person