Junior Accountant, Corporate Payroll

Company: Southland Industries
Location: Garden Grove
Posted on: March 11, 2020

Job Description:

Junior Accountant, Corporate PayrollTracking Code2236Job DescriptionPEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN At Southland we aspire to build a workforce thats as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design, is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement and where people are treated with respect at all levels. If youre someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results were looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where youll feel engaged, challenged and valued. If youre ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. POSITION SUMMARY Expand your skill-set at a challenging position at a rapidly growing company as a Junior Accountant within our Corporate Payroll department. You will be expected to support the Payroll department in a variety of duties such as data entry, reconciliation of time-cards, and much more. To be an effective part of this dynamic, fast-growing team, the ideal candidate will be capable of effectively communicating with both internal team members and outside customers. This role is responsible for processing all aspects of a bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for non-union employees and weekly multi-state payroll for union employees. This Junior Accountant opportunity is based out of our financial HQ in Garden Grove, California. What youll do:

• Process manual time cards and worksheets to insure accurate and timely running of union and non-union payroll
• Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining database with updates in status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, etc.
• Initialize journal entries and balance accounts
• Submit bi-weekly 401k contributions and reconcile health insurance deductions to monthly statements
• Prepare and remit federal, state, and local tax reports in a timely fashion
• Prepare and submit monthly Workers Compensation report to insurance carriersWhat youll need to be successful:
• Knowledge of state and federal wage and tax laws and overtime requirements
• Payroll related benefits administration which includes transmission of 401k contributions, census reports, health insurance billing reconciliation, etc.
• Workers compensation payroll reporting experience
• Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• A committed team player, detail oriented and an effective communicator
• Problem solving abilities
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions (e.g. SOPs, emails, coaching sessions, etc.)What you bring to the table:
• 2 year degree required; Bachelor degree preferred - educational focus in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar.
• 0 to 3 years of payroll processing experience for a multi-state employer with multiple locations, previous experience processing union payrolls
• Working application/knowledge of Excel: V-lookup, formulas, linked workbooks and tabs, formatting, etc.YOU Matter Benefits: As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licensesFor more information on Southland Industries, please visit our web site: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN or Twitter To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks. * *We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time If you dont feel this position is match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram to keep up to date on what were doing as a company. Job LocationGARDEN GROVE, California, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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