Payroll Administrator

Company Overview

Headquartered in Bensalem PA and founded in 1999, EDA Contractors holds an extensive portfolio of experience related to the exterior envelope of commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. EDA achieves excellence by integrating design knowledge, continuous training, and accountability into every facet of the company.

EDA provides a wide range of comprehensive services: Air & Vapor Barriers, Green Roof Systems, Masonry, Repair & Maintenance, Roofing & Sheetmetal, Siding & Wall Panels, Slate & Copper Roofing, and Waterproofing.

EDA is a growth and customer-oriented organization. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that has been recognized with several Top Workplace awards. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for accurately and timely processing weekly union payroll for a construction workforce of up to 400 Union Employees. This role verifies the accuracy of submitted timesheets daily, then enters the timesheets manually for weekly payroll processing. After processing payroll each week, the role will also contribute to submission of union dues, data entry of new hires, and preparation of manual checks when required.

Job Responsibilities

Processes weekly payroll for up to 400+ union employees in a construction environment.
Manages high-volume time sheet processing and serves as backup when others are on vacation.
Manually reviews, verifies, and processes timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and proper job costing.
Verifies payroll calculations including regular hours, overtime, double time, fringe pay, and deductions
Interacts as needed with field supervisors to clarify any discrepancies and alerts of potential issues.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee-related payroll inquiries.
Enters and maintains employee information in the payroll system.
Maintains accurate payroll records and documentation, including timesheets and union reports
Prepare and process manual checks as needed (terminations, corrections, union dues).
Calculation and remittance of weekly and monthly union dues
Assists with payroll audits and provide documentation as requested
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Any other duties or tasks assigned by Payroll Accounting Manager or management.

Education, Skills, & Qualifications

2+ years of prior experience with payroll or data entry strongly preferred.
Associate’s degree in accounting or finance; or related field experience required.
Knowledge of construction payroll practices including job costing and prevailing wage
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Prior experience with payroll systems (Deltek ComputerEase, ADP, Workday) a plus.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Familiarity with multi-union environments preferred, but not required.
Must be able to commute to Bensalem, PA at least three (3) days per week, including Wednesdays.

Benefits

Paid time off
Health insurance with medical, dental and vision
401K eligible after 2 months, company matching up to 4% after one (1) year of employment
Performance based merit increase
Tuition Reimbursement
Company wide events

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

EDA Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. EDA Contractors does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. Here at EDA Contractors we strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging every day.

For more information about EDA, please visit our website at www.edacontractors.com

Principals only, recruiters please don’t contact any EDA employee about this job post. No phone calls or emails will be accepted.

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