Payroll Administrator

Acara Solutions is seeking a Payroll Administrator for our client, a leader in heavy highway construction, located in Elma NY.

Location: Elma, NY (Zip Code 14059)
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Salary: Up to $60,000/year

Key Responsibilities:

• Process in-house weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees using ECMS, a construction industry-specific accounting system. (Approximately 20 employees during the slower winter months to over 90 employees during the busy spring and fall seasons.)
• Manage payroll adjustments, deductions, and union reporting requirements accurately and timely.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks, such as accounts payable, receivable, or document management, as needed.
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports, including overtime, benefits, and tax filings.

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Includes full coverage of premiums and out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing after 1 year of employment (Vested after 3 years)
• PTO: Year One, 10 Days Year Two: 15 Days, Year Three: 20 Days
• 6 Company Paid Holidays
• Company shut down between Christmas and New Years

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• Minimum 2 years of Office Administration experience

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Payroll processing and accounting experience, preferred
• Union payroll processing and reporting experience, highly preferred
• Familiarity with ECMS or similar construction accounting systems, preferred