Payroll Clerk – Griffith Company – Santa Fe Springs, CA

Job title: Payroll Clerk

Company: Griffith Company

Job description: At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 110+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

POSITION PURPOSE

We are currently looking for an Payroll Clerk for our Southern & Central Region to process weekly union payroll, labor compliance functions, administrative support, and other duties as assigned and/or directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Checks that all timesheets for assigned divisions are submitted in Track and approved.
• Checks for lunches not taken and correct shift pay.
• Communicates with other payroll clerks regarding shared timesheets.
• Move phase codes as requested by the project engineer.
• Logs and scans all Time and Material sheets. Communicates with project engineers to ensure that T&M is billed for in a timely manner.
• Do a batch tie out to ensure that all hours entered per division are accurate prior to check processing.
• Review Subcontractors’ certified payroll reports for compliance including, but not limited to prevailing wages, craft classifications, and fringe benefits.
• Submit labor compliance documents to owners/agencies as required by project specifications.
• Communicate project specific labor compliance requirements to subcontractors/vendors.
• timesheets as they are submitted, reviewed and approved by the PE or PM.
• payroll logs of all timesheets approved.
• greens and audit list to Corporate Union Payroll Specialist by designated time.
• home depot receipts to be reconciled with statements.
• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports for self-performed work using Viewpoint
• Research and resolve agency/owner identified discrepancies including, but not limited to prevailing wages, missed time, missing reports, and trust fund payments.
• Provide professional customer service to our subcontractors, vendors, agencies, and owners by answering all communications in a 24-48 hour period.
• Identify, prepare, collect and timely submit various forms required for each agency and job.
• Keep current with union Master Labor Agreement, rates, and California and Federal basic labor laws
• Effectively communicate with other departments including but not limited to project requirements, subcontractor/vendor payment holds and labor compliance discrepancies.
• Approve subcontractors/vendors for payment by verifying they are compliant with the project they are being paid for.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations
• Maintains an organized work environment
• Occasionally travel to job site for pre-construction meetings and project education.
• Participates in rotation schedule as backup for receptionist desk.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and/or requested.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, & ABILITY
• The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Basic Excel and Word)
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with internal branch personnel and all levels of management. Maintain politeness and professionalism with company associates and union employees.
• Conversant with California prevailing wages, Federal Davis Bacon Act, and union fringe benefits
• Well-informed of basic California and Federal labor law
• Acquainted with forms DAS 140, DAS 142, certified payroll register, statement of compliance, fringe benefit statement, owner operator documents
• Familiar with LCP Tracker, OCPS, and DIR eCPR preferred
• Familiar with union Master Labor Agreements
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to use critical thinking to resolve daily challenges and analyze data.
• Accurately succeeds under pressure and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships. Thrives on teamwork.
• Welcomes professional and personal development

COMPETENCIES
• Effective communication
• Critical thinking/problem solving
• Time management/multitasking
• Detail oriented
• Service oriented
• Analytical thinking
• Punctuality

EXPERIENCE

1-2 years previous union payroll experience at a General Contractor level.

EDUCATION

Some college or associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related coursework preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Most time spent in an indoor office environment
• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time
• Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs
• Pushing/pulling of file cabinets
• Extended visual use of a computer screen
• Frequent typing

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

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Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Job date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:51:43 GMT

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