About Us

PAR West, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is an industry leader in all aspects of outside infrastructure, electrical, gas, and telecom construction. Our reputation as solution providers has been consistently applied across all our service offerings. Our innovative and forward-thinking teams bring decades of experience to every project.

We offer a full range of construction services and solutions for substations, overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, maintenance, startup, associated communications, energized services, emergency storm restoration and assessment, and engineer, procure and construct (EPC) services.

About this Role

Payroll Specialist II is responsible for overseeing all payroll related activities and will ensure the timely and accurate processing of employee payroll. The Payroll Specialist II will be responsible for overseeing benefits and taxes, as well as providing financial support to employees.

What You'll Do

• Oversee payroll activities for the different payroll entities

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

• Audit review and approve payroll process

• Ensure accurate withholding and submission of payroll taxes and other deductions

• Meet all statutory reporting requirements, regulation and compliance for payroll taxes, withholding and employer contributions

• Assist employees to resolve issues relating to payroll inquiries in a timely manner

• Review payroll accounting entries and perform monthly payroll-account reconciliations

• Review income and tax impact of equity transactions within payroll

• Document payroll processes and procedures

• Create and implement new processes as needed for payroll efficiency

• Oversee payroll cross-training and development among staff

• Assure pay processing deadlines are met

• Review and approve weekly/bi-weekly/semi-weekly scheduled pay runs

• Assure Federal, State & Local Tax report filing deadlines are met

• Research tax requirements to ensure staff is up-to-date with current knowledge of the city, state, local, and federal legislation affecting payroll

• Create, review, and distribute various reports to support financial projections, audits, HR reviews, and compliance issues

• Work closely with internal and external auditors

• Perform standard, special projects and ad-hoc analyses

• Provide positive and continued support to employees, members of management, and external agencies regularly

• Respond to and resolve any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting

• All other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Strong Knowledge of Finance and Human Resource policies, procedures and practices

• Strong knowledge of general business and accounting practices

• Knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits distribution

• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

• Knowledge of different types of payroll software

• Understanding of union contracts, rate schedules and benefits is a plus

• Excellent mathematical and calculation skills

• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to maintain employee confidentiality

• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills

• Proactive, with the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks while maintaining focus on deadlines

• Outstanding organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Good research and analysis skills

• General computer skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What You'll Get

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Accident

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)

• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)

• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

• Paid Holidays and Vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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ID2024-4052

CategoryAccounting & Finance

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

Workplace TypeOn-Site