Payroll Specialist

Overview: Tower MRL and Advanced Tower Services are seeking a payroll specialist with 2+ years' experience in a payroll or accounting position.
A strong candidate will be a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual.
As a payroll specialist at Tower MRL and Advanced Tower Services, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our multi-state operations.
With your expertise in payroll systems and compliance, you will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
Tower MRL and Advanced Tower Services LLC.
is a full-service telecommunications tower site construction and maintenance company.
We perform all aspects of tower construction, bareground vegetation maintenance, and general site maintenance.
We employ cross-trained tower and ground crews in many states throughout the US.
Job Type: Full-Time.
Schedule: Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In-person at our Albuquerque, NM office.
Pay: Compensation based on education and experience.
Benefits: Tower MRL and Advanced Tower Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Health Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer Matching.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays) Main Responsibilities: Full cycle payroll functions, including: • Processing certified payroll.
• Reviewing and adjusting employee timesheets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Reviewing and processing employee hours and per diem by job.
• Reviewing and processing all employee reimbursements, advances, and deductions.
• Processing approved employee PTO requests.
• Processing employee 401(k) contributions in company portal.
• Troubleshooting and resolving employee pay discrepancies.
• Enter payroll information for job costing.
• Submitting required reports for worker's compensation.
• Activating and deactivating jobs in timekeeping system.
Other Responsibilities: • Additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: • Two (2) or more years' experience in a payroll position or related role.
• Experience with Paychex or similar payroll systems strongly preferred.
• Competency with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred.
• Experience with multi-state employers preferred.
• Experience with Clockshark, Knowify, and similar timekeeping systems preferred.
Key Skills: • Strong computer and data entry skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong ethics.
Preemployment Screening: The required preemployment screening will include: • Drug Screen • Credit Check • Background Check