Payroll / AP Clerk

This position will work closely with the payroll supervisor to perform a variety of duties relating to the recording, processing, and issuing of weekly payroll, and serve as a resource for employees with payroll concerns.

This person should be dependable, detail oriented, and have strong data entry skills.

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries.

We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries : SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title : Payroll Clerk I

Our Core Values : Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We seek a detail-oriented, thorough, organized Payroll Clerk I to join our growing team. You will assist internal payroll team across multiple departments providing customer services in this position.

Ensuring company payroll is completed according to timeline and Peak Utility Services Group policies and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Collect, compile, and enter payroll data using appropriate software When Payroll Clerk needs assistance or in their absence.
• Process payroll by established deadlines.
• Issue statements of earnings and deductions
• Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies.
• Update payroll records by recording changes as needed.
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor with payroll related issues as requested.
• Submit and pay weekly Federal and State taxes.
• Submit all requested information for VOE’s.
• Main point of contact in the Payroll Dept. for all Riley Brother employees (answering questions, helping with issues, fixing errors.)
• Weekly salary upload and salary distribution
• Input all 401K changes.
• Opening, closing, and posting of weekly Payroll
• Keeping track of all employee layoffs and arrears owed back to company.
• Entering of phone and truck reimbursements
• Entering of all back pay and payroll discrepancies
• Entering of all W-4 changes
• Entering of garnishments and child support in the absence of Supervisor
• Assists with the entire Accounts Payable process.
• Ensure all invoices have appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Assists with Customer Vendor and internal Relations, and the implementation of Vendor Compliance
• Assists with the weekly check runs.
• Assists with check disbursements, mailing, file storage, and document retention.
• Ensures that Accounts Payable invoices are being attached to the invoices inputted into Vista.
• Assists with monthly closing process and communication with the accounting department.
• Assists with other projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Success Factors :

• Data entry using the computer / 10-Key.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy under time constraints.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning employee data.
• Strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and solid team working abilities.
• Sound work ethics
• Strong decision making and analytical thinking ability.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Experience and Education :

• One (1) year of related administrative experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis

Additional Requirements / Licenses / Certifications :

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.