CERTIFIED AND UNION PAYROLL SPECIALIST - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Job Title: Temporary Payroll Specialist (6-Month Assignment)

Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site)

Salary Range: $33 - $36 per hour

Position Type: Temporary (6-Month Assignment) with the potential for it to turn into a long term role

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Temporary Payroll Specialist to join our client's collaborative payroll team for a 6-month assignment. As a key member of a three-person payroll team, you will be responsible for helping the team in processing payroll for up to 400 employees, handling certified payroll using LCP Tracker and DIR, as well as processing union payroll. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment, has a positive attitude, and is a self-starter with strong payroll knowledge, especially in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular Payroll Processing: Process bi-weekly payroll for up to 400 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Certified Payroll: Use LCP Tracker and DIR systems to manage certified payroll reports for government and union contracts.
• Union Payroll: Ensure accurate processing of union payroll, adhering to union guidelines and agreements.
• Payroll Reporting: Generate and maintain various payroll reports as required for accounting, taxes, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Team: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth payroll operations and resolve any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support Payroll Administration: Assist with payroll audits, employee inquiries, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Software Utilization: Work within Foundation accounting software to accurately enter payroll data and maintain payroll records.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Payroll Systems Knowledge: Experience using Foundation accounting software and familiarity with certified payroll systems like LCP Tracker and DIR is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Union Payroll: Strong understanding of union payroll processes and reporting requirements.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and strong problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and support team members.
• Self-Starter: Ability to take initiative and work independently while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.
• Team Player: A collaborative attitude with a focus on team success and a willingness to help others.
• Work Ethic: Dependable and punctual, with the ability to manage deadlines and wo

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.