Payroll Specialist
Posted on May 13, 2026 by IES Communications
- Tempelhof, United States of America
- $65000.0 - $70000.0
- Full Time
Job Title:
Reports To:
Job Summary:
The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and related data, verifying and correcting payroll reports and documents, reconciling and transmitting payroll payments, and providing support to the payroll staff.
This person MUST have Prevailing Wage experience and be Payroll Certified.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process data entry for multi-state payroll for more than 2500 employees under strict deadlines while ensuring all entries and system outputs follow local, state and federal laws.
- Handling employee and business partner queries (HR, Finance, Tax)
- Analyze and process off-cycle pay, special payments, adjustments, and reversals.
- Manual garnishment calculations and maintenance.
- Compile and distribute Certified Payroll reporting.
- Assist with monthly journal entries for payroll expense and accruals and assist with month-end analysis and adjusting journal entries.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Regular attendance is mandatory
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and convey an appropriate professional image.
- Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
- Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
- Regular attendance is mandatory.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
- Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and general accounting software and have strong typing/data entry skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Career Path:
- Payroll Manager
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, preferred.- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 1 year in a senior or supervisory role, preferably within a large organization.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or similar systems).
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
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Advertised until:
June 12, 2026
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