The Company
Dallas-based CSW Industrials, Inc. (CSWI) is a publicly traded diversified industrial growth company with a strategic focus on providing niche, value-added products in the end markets we serve. The Company’s products include mechanical products for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ("HVAC/R"), plumbing products, grilles, registers, and diffusers, building safety solutions and high-performance specialty lubricants and sealants. End markets that the Company serves include HVAC/R, architecturally specified building products, plumbing, energy, rail, mining and general industrial. The Company’s manufacturing operations are concentrated in the United States, Canada and Vietnam, and the Company has distribution operations in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
CSWI’s corporate culture shapes and guides the company by helping each team member understand how to make his/her contribution and to succeed with excellence. How we succeed matters, and CSWI’s employee-centric culture features a diverse and inclusive environment where every Team Member belongs, is encouraged to contribute, and is provided with options to develop and expand their skill sets. CSWI’s corporate culture is based on its core values of Accountability, Citizenship, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Stewardship and Excellence.
The Position
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will process payroll, maintain time keeping records, review payroll and payroll reports for accuracy, and maintain accurate set up and tax filings federally as well as in multiple states and jurisdictions.
Job Responsibilities:
•Processes payroll bi-weekly including wage and overtime payments, calculations and recording of payroll deductions, and requests for paycheck advances.
•Verifies timekeeping records, maintains time and attendance records using paper timesheets and/or electronic time management system.
•Reviews payroll before finalizing to ensure
•Prepares and transfers payroll
•Prepares and transmits direct
•Generates and verifies payroll reports out of the payroll
•Prepare periodic reports on earnings, taxes and
•Reconciles quarter-end and year-end
•Verifies and reconciles W2s prior to
•Sets up garnishments and levies, verifies instructor teaching assignments, processes off-cycle manual checks and termination pay
•Completes applications in multiple states to set up state tax IDs, ensure proper set up and accurate state tax filings.
•Maintains direct deposit documentation, pre-note processes and system data
•Trains employees and managers in use of the time keeping system
•Maintain organized files containing necessary documentation supporting all tax positions, accounting entries, assessments, and audit-related information.
•Assist with troubleshooting payroll tax related issues and answering employee inquiries.
•Maintain detailed records and documentation of all payroll tax activities.
•Reconciliation of Quarter End/ Annual tax filings in Multi state/ EIN environment
•Administer W2c’s, and tax file amendments.
•Generate reports for management on payroll tax activity.
•Maintain organized files containing necessary documentation supporting all tax positions, accounting entries, assessments, and audit-related information.
•Other duties as requested.
Experience and Requirements
•5+ years of experience managing a multi-state payroll
•Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll tax processing
•Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
•Proficiency in payroll tax software, such as ADP, UKG, or Ceridian.
•CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.
•Demonstrated systems experience supporting Payroll, Timekeeping, or HR systems (UKG and Kronos) including the ability to generate reports from these systems.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Must have strong computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel (including calculations & formulas)
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•General Ledger accounting; journal entries; reconciliations experience preferred.
•Participation in payroll and/or benefits audits, experience with SOX audits
•Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and ability to perform accounting duties related to Payroll (accruals, journal entries, general ledgers, reconciliations, etc.)
•Ability to deliver superior customer service with employees and external customers.
•Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•The ability to be prompt, accurate, confidential, and cordial in assisting employees with payroll questions and
•Ability to maintain professional demeanor in a setting with multiple interruptions (phone and people).
•Ability to work and thrive in a lean organization.
CSWI products and systems help contractors do their jobs better, faster and easier; make buildings safer and more aesthetically pleasing; protect valuable assets from corrosion; and improve the reliability of mission critical equipment. CSW Industrials, Inc., together with its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply.
CSW Industrials offers a competitive Total Rewards package including:
•Flexible spending account
•Employee assistance program
•Annual Performance Bonus Program
•401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately
•401(k) additional profit sharing – up to 3%
•Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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