Payroll Associate
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Must have
- Associates in Accounting/Business
- 1 year experience in business department using accounting software spreadsheet and database tools
- Excellent written communication skills. Proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.
- The ability to work efficiently under tight time frames, the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, and effective communication as a team player.
- Understanding of the importance of multi-tasking.
Nice to have
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Business.
- Experience working with payroll software.
- Certified Payroll Professional.
- Vista/Viewpoint software experience
Full description
PAYROLL ASSOCIATE
Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.
We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.
We are seeking a Payroll Associate to support our Pittsburgh, PA office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Provide data entry support that is required to update and maintain the integrity of the information in both the payroll and timekeeping systems.
- Reconcile Payroll reports.
- Make payments timely and accurately.
- Enter deduction arrears for any amounts due from employees.
- Be responsible for payroll taxes and fringe reporting.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Electrical Management
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Friendly demeanor, professional and businesslike dress and attitude.
- Ability to multi-task and to complete work assignments with interruptions.
- Demonstrated advanced level proficiency in Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word).
- Experience with Vista/Viewpoint experience a plus.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Associates in Accounting/Business
- 1 year experience in business department using accounting software spreadsheet and database tools
- Excellent written communication skills. Proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to type.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals.
- The ability to work efficiently under tight time frames, the ability to respond to requests in a timely manner, and effective communication as a team player.
- Understanding of the importance of multi-tasking.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Business.
- Experience working with payroll software.
- Certified Payroll Professional.
- Vista/Viewpoint software experience
WHY JOIN SARGENT?
- Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation