Company Overview:

Croell, Inc. is a privately-held regional construction company with over 100 multi-state locations. We are a major producer of concrete and asphalt road construction in the Midwest and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) employer!

Position Overview:

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for multi-state payroll administration and will be based out of our New Hampton, IA location. This is a full time position, reports to the Payroll Manager and has no supervisory responsibility.

General Duties and Functions:

• Be prompt and timely for all assigned shifts, schedules and projects
• Be aware of and familiar with the Company Handbook and abide by the employment policies and regulations
• Teach, coach and work with team in a constructive manner
• Consistently keep desk area clean and organized to promote professionalism and efficiency
• Actively participate in any recommended or mandatory trainings
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and management
• Additional duties as assigned by management, as this job description is non-exhaustive
• Willingness to perform duties outside normal scope of work (i.e. work outside normal hours)

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Review and enter weekly timecards into payroll software
• Prepare and process weekly payrolls
• Process garnishments
• Review Job cost, equipment and hours
• Print and distribute earnings statements
• Calculate wages for federal jobs
• Update and maintain payroll files to reflect payroll changes
• Verify correct individual and state taxes
• Occupational and Worksite Reporting
• Assist Payroll Lead as needed with payroll tax filings
• Process unemployment claims and decisions
• Process Accounts Receivable employee benefit payments
• Communicate with employees and outside resources
• Coordinate with other depts. including Benefits, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, Accounting and Operations
• Cross-train with applicable positions

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment background check
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Two year degree in accounting or equivalent experience required
• Possess a solid understanding of multi-state payroll practices
• PC proficiency (specifically Microsoft applications) required
• Self-directed and motivated to exceed expectations
• Work with employees, managers and government agencies regarding issues and questions
• Maintain confidentiality
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Excel in both the technical and customer service aspects of payroll
• Strong time management, organizational and problem solving skills
• Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Certified payroll experience
• Minimum three years of payroll experience

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions are:

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling
• Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing

Croell, Inc. Benefit Offerings:

• Salary Range: Hourly wage based on experience and education
• Health – Dental – Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Bereavement Pay
• Potential for Advancement