ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Kansas City team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Payroll Assistant is located in Kansas City, MO and typically reports directly to the Controller. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accurately enter and post weekly payrolls
• Prepare and Issue paychecks
• Calculate and prepare Payroll tax remittances (Local, State, Federal);
• Benefits administration including enrollment, termination, and reconciling invoice and G/L accounts
• Union Dues remittance
• Payroll Administration, including tax updates and other payroll data table administration;
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of company payroll burden;
• Document control administration
• Assist the Controller, and Payroll Manager and Financial Officer,  in other administrative functions when necessary;

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in Finance

• 1-3 years of experience in a Payroll position may substitute for education requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of Payroll experience in the Construction industry
• Experience working with Union Payroll

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient/ knowledge and understanding of:

• Strong interpersonal skills, displaying superior verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience with payroll processes
• Excellent time management and organization skills

Proficient user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards would be an asset but not a requirement

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.