Job Description

Equix is a leading provider of technical and construction services across the United States with approximately 1,000 employees operating in more than 13 states. Equix performs a variety of utility and infrastructure projects offering full-service surveying, design, construction, and maintenance services to the broadband, electric, oil and gas, heavy civil, pipeline, renewable energy, water and wastewater markets. 

The Payroll Coordinator will have the opportunity to work on cross-functional teams to engage with professionals both internally and externally across the country. At Equix, we recognize that having the best talent in the industry on the team is the only way to attain our aggressive future growth goals!  For additional information about Equix, visit the company’s website at www.equixinc.com.

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for administering payroll functions for multiple companies.  This includes ensuring that computing, withholding, and deductions associated with net pay are completed properly and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.

Responsibilities:

• Process and post weekly payroll for multiple companies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of paychecks
• Ensure time is approved by managers and verifies weekly time submissions
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll files and records, including information relating to new hires, terminations, employee tax changes, paid time off accrual and usage, per diem, and other changes
• Process pay rate changes and special payrolls including bonus runs, year-end payroll adjustments, and interim payrolls
• Respond to employment verification requests
• Process any garnishments received for multiple companies
• Periodically review and suggest recommendations to improve the payroll process
• Process unemployment claims and respond to unemployment inquiries from state departments
• Maintain awareness of state and federal legislation and tax laws affecting payroll
• Assist with year-end processing of W-2’s, reporting, printing, and auditing
• Respond to employee or manager questions as they relate to payroll and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Set up new hires in payroll system
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel or related software 
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software
• Must be customer service-oriented and have strong analytical and organizational skills
• The ability to adapt and thrive in an environment with rapid changes will be critical to the success of this position. 
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a business-related field, such as Accounting, is preferred, or at least 1 year of related experience

Equix offers:

• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Financial protection products
• Short and long term disability, life, accident, critical illness
• Legal Shield and ID theft plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off  and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record. Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and e-Verify participant. We encourage minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.