Payroll Specialist I

POSITION SUMMARY

    Streimer is a company of problem solvers, committed to quality and innovative solutions that exceed
expectations. Employee retention and long‐term employees is a result of demonstrating that we believe
in the power of people. Our core values inform our approach and drive success. We value teamwork,
finding solutions, personal accountability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Founded in 1946,
we are a premier supplier of sheet metal and mechanical products, systems, and services.
Our Payroll Specialist works with a diverse group of professionals to provide hands‐on payroll
administration support and reporting for union and non‐union employees in multiple states. The role
requires someone who enjoys repetitive tasks and consistent routines, has a comprehensive
understanding of job costing and experience with prevailing wage/certified payroll, demonstrates a high
level of accuracy and detail orientation, and works independently to accomplish tasks in a timely
manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review times sheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll
discrepancies.
• Compute wages and deductions and make manual adjustments as necessary.
• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Report Certified Payroll and update vacation/paid sick leave balances on a weekly basis.
• Administer union benefits and process monthly payments.
• Review and process unemployment forms.
• Schedule tax payments, union deductions, and garnishments, request checks from Accounts Payable,
and mail checks with requested information.
• Prepare monthly OCIP/CCIP and MER Reports.
• Assist Payroll Supervisor in processing new employee paperwork and enter information into the
payroll system; maintain employee personnel files ensuring paperwork is properly filed and stored;
and update separate online timekeeping databases.
• Report new hire information to appropriate state unemployment offices.
• Assist Payroll Supervisor in preparing a variety of reports. (e.g., union benefits and payments;
quarterly Federal (941), State, and City; quarterly worker’s compensation; annual W2)
• Participate in surveys requested by outside agencies. (e.g., BOLI, Economic Census)
• Assist in processing company bonuses.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience;
bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with in‐house payroll processing, preferably in the construction
industry.
•  Solid understanding of job costing is required.
•  Working knowledge of union payroll including familiarity with union rules and requirements, and
experience with prevailing wage/certified payroll.
•  Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, and intermediate user of Excel. Experience with Sage 300
(formerly Timberline) is desired.
•  Proficient with 10‐key by touch.
•  Exceptional detail and accuracy, and thoroughness in completing tasks.
•  High integrity and utmost confidentiality to serve the best interests of the organization.
•  Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others
understand.
•  Ability to work well with a diverse set of professionals from the shop floor and construction job sites
to accounting firms.
•  Ability to remain good‐natured while working under pressure to meet deadlines and manage
expectations.
•  Embraces learning and seeks assistance when needed.

WORK HOURS

This is an onsite position with normal work hours of approximately 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through
Friday. Ability to adjust hours and work overtime to meet business needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to travel on foot one city‐block between facilities and carry or cart paper records, lift
approximately 30‐35 lbs. (storage record boxes), and work at a computer 50‐100% of the day.

COMPENSATION

•  Competitive salary range of $50,000 to $60,000/year; commensurate with experience.

•  Profit sharing and performance contingent bonus opportunities.

•  Family medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid 100% by Streimer.

• Life / Short‐Term and Long‐Term Disability insurance plan.

•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

•  Paid time off and holidays.

•  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

     We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in our employment
practices. We encourage all qualified people to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, veteran, justice impacted, and disability status. There is no guarantee of
employment, and nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties
and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of
the job with or without accommodation.