Position Title: Part-Time Payroll Clerk
Schedule: (30 hours weekly)
Salary: $28-$43 / hour DOE
A well-established mechanical insulation contractor in Anaheim, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to manage weekly payroll for approximately 356 hourly employees across multiple states. This role will handle certified payroll, union payroll, and required reporting for public works projects while providing additional accounts receivable and accounting support as needed. The ideal candidate brings deep construction payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and a flexible, team-first attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll for approximately 356 hourly employees across California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona
- Manage certified payroll reporting for public works projects
- Process union payroll and complete all required union reporting
- Verify employee hours, pay rates, deductions, and payroll records for accuracy
- Maintain accurate payroll documentation and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable union agreements, public works requirements, and company procedures
- Coordinate with branch teams to collect and confirm payroll information
- Assist with accounts receivable overflow as needed
- Provide accounts payable and broader accounting support when required
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and financial information
- Contribute wherever needed within a collaborative, hands-on accounting team
Requirements:
- At least four years of certified payroll and union payroll experience
- Hands-on experience completing certified payroll reports and union reports
- Construction industry experience
- Accounts receivable and accounts payable experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, documentation, and reporting requirements
- High level of accuracy, organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage deadlines and complete weekly payroll consistently
- Comfortable learning Structure by CF Data Systems or a comparable payroll and accounting platform
- Stable employment history
- Friendly, personable and able to work effectively with different personalities
- Flexible, dependable, and willing to support responsibilities outside the immediate payroll function
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits:
- Discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to eligibility requirements
- Medical and dental insurance with 100% of the employee premium and 45% of dependent premiums covered
- HMO medical plan with an optional PPO plan available at an additional cost
- Medical and dental eligibility beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting after meeting eligibility requirements
- Company-funded profit-sharing contribution based on annual profitability after meeting eligibility requirements
- Paid vacation that increases with tenure
- 48 hours of paid sick leave
- 10 paid holidays
- Annual performance reviews with typical merit increases of approximately 3%-4%
- Stable, family-owned environment where long-term employees are valued and heard
- Supportive workplace culture with strong employee retention and a genuine respect for work-life balance
If you are an experienced construction payroll professional who knows certified and union reporting inside and out and wants to build a long-term career with a stable, people-first organization, apply today!
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