Payroll Tax and Benefit Administrator

Full Time
Kansas City, MO 64106
Posted
Job description
Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.


By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 95+ years.


Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Payroll Tax and Benefits Administrator will complete complex payroll tax and benefits processes. This position will be responsible for preparing and reviewing payroll tax and benefits data, preparing routine reports, and assisting with payroll processing as needed. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

  • Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
  • Career Path: Senior Payroll Tax and Benefits Administrator.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PAYROLL TAX & BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR FAMILY - CORE

  • Prepares routine payroll-related tax returns and processes payments of tax by the appropriate due dates.
  • Sets up new work locations by state and county and ensures that appropriate collective bargaining agreements are current. Works with Legal and Finance as directed.
  • Checks that 401(k) deferrals, employer 401(k) matching funds, non-qualified deferred compensation and Section 125 funds are paid to the appropriate administrator by the appropriate due date.
  • Prepares monthly union reports and ensures all payments are made by due date. Helps to maintain union rate files.
  • Helps with the quarter-end and year-end payroll balancing.
  • Uploads new hire reports to different states.
  • Manages difficult or emotional customer situations promptly and efficiently.
  • Meets client commitments; recognizes and acts upon service opportunities.
  • Solicits and applies feedback to improve quality and service.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
  • Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate
  • Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
  • Organizational skills
  • Listening skills
  • Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
  • Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
  • Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
  • Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate
  • Proficiency in payroll software – Advanced
  • Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

  • Associate’s degree in accounting or related field (Required)
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

2+ years payroll tax and benefit experience (Required)

Working Environment

At JE Dunn, our approach to benefits means caring for the whole person, and it begins with a comprehensive benefits program that meets families' needs. We offer competitive and award-winning benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.


JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.


JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com


JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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