Job Description

Career Opportunity

Payroll Specialist

Kansas City, MO

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Kansas City team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Payroll Specialist will be based in the Kansas City, MO area and will report to the Payroll Manager. This candidate will be responsible for day to day activities of providing administrative support services to the US Operations in Kansas City, MO and supporting offices.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accurately enter and post weekly payrolls

• Prepare and Issue paychecks

• Calculate and prepare Payroll tax remittances (Local, State, Federal)

• Benefits administration including enrollment, termination, and reconciling invoice and G/L accounts

• Union Dues remittance

• Payroll Administration, including tax updates and other payroll data table administration;

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of company payroll burdens

• Document control administration

• Assist the Controller, and Payroll Manager and Financial Officer, in other administrative functions when necessary

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal skills, displaying superior verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent time management and organization skills

• Holds self and others accountable

• Skilled in problem solving and innovation

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others

• Must have an aptitude for learning

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Accounting or equivalent field

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years’ of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry

• Previous experience with payroll processes

• Competency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products including Excel

• Knowledge of JDE would be an asset but not a requirement

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor

of your interest and intent to apply before applying.

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