Payroll Specialist II - Certified Reporting

Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We're proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Payroll Specialist II is to accurately process payroll for over 4,000 personnel in multi-state, union, and multiple legal entities. Also, research and report Certified Payroll information to the proper parties based on contractual or otherwise necessary demands. The Payroll Specialist also provides compliance with personnel support and management of sensitive information and labor laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Process scheduled and on demand payrolls for multiple legal entities.
• Understands statutory requirements and tax issues related to payroll.
• Ensure compliance on filing and payroll reporting.
• Report certified payroll to the proper agency as determined by contractual or otherwise required demands.
• Communicate necessary remedies for inaccurately tracked or recorded time.
• Review and analyze job costing and correct payroll classifications and requirements.
• Maintain compliance of labor laws.
• Understand union CBA rules to ensure correct employee compensation.
• Understand union fringes and calculations.
• Research errors and make recommendations for repetitive issues.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Supervisor, Managers and other leadership on benefits, compensation, tax reporting/reconciliation and HR related items in the support of payroll changes.

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

**Please note this is an in-office position**

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High School diploma/ GED or Accounting certificate, required.
• Associate's and/or bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or similar; preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or similar, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 2+ years of performing payroll in the Construction or Contracting industries, preferred.
• 3+ years processing payroll, taxes, benefits, and union fringes, preferred.
• 2+ years reporting certified payroll to proper agencies, preferred.
• Processing weekly payroll for over 4,000 personnel in multi-state, union, and legal entities.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFPH's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIROMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others. Employee will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies. Employee will rarely be required to travel.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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