Payroll Accountant

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, and maintaining payroll-related accounting records.

Main Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with applicable labor regulations

• Collaborate with HR and operations/project management teams to gather, verify, and input payroll data

• Review and validate employee payroll records, including benefits deductions, garnishments, and tax information prior to payroll processing

• Support payroll compliance reporting and audits, including unemployment insurance audits and regulatory reviews

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner

• Provide support for system implementations, testing, and upgrades as needed

• Assist in maintaining payroll-related general ledger accounts and performing reconciliations

• Assist with the preparation and filing of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and taxes

• Submit certified payroll reports to the appropriate state agencies in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Monitor and reconcile employee benefit accruals and deductions against the benefits tracking worksheet to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Assist with interim and year-end audits and support year-end W-2 process to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving history

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information with integrity

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability and desire to expand knowledge and grow within the accounting function

• Preferred: 2+ years of payroll or general accounting experience in a construction or similar complex, multi-state environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Preferred: Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar ERP systems

Physical Requirements:

• Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required

• Regularly communicate (talk and hear) to support safe coordination, instruction, and teamwork in the work environment

• Regularly required to perform tasks that require visual acuity to review information, inspect materials or equipment, and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance in work performed

• Regularly sits for long periods at a desk using a computer to perform administrative, planning, and reporting responsibilities

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects, write, and use a keyboard and/or mobile device to complete daily administrative and communication tasks

• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role

• Rarely works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Benefits and Perks:

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Application window anticipated to close on 08/31/2026; open until filled.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.