Payroll Manager

Overview

M&J Engineering, P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking a Payroll Manager whose duties include paying employees, compiling payroll information, completing reports and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.• Collaborating with the human resources and finance departments to seamlessly integrate payroll and employee data.• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.• Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.• Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.• Provides backup to the Controller as needed.• Ensure that payroll goes out in a timely manner.• Prepare reports for quarterly, yearly, and weekly reports.• Files documents for the payroll.• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field

Minimum of 5 years experience

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base.  We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff.  We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.