Payroll Associate at MasTec Inc

, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Time Capturing Systems, Garnishments Remittance, Payroll Tax Returns, SOX Compliance, Report Review, Prevailing Wage, Union Payroll, ERP Management, Timekeeping Systems Import, Timesheet Auditing, General Ledger Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Employment Tax Transmission, Leave Accruals Maintenance, Child Support Payments

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Overview This position will be responsible for processing weekly payroll with a variety of time capturing systems, remitting garnishments to outside agencies, and processing quarterly payroll tax returns all while ensuring SOX compliance. This position also assists the Finance and Accounting team in the performance of critical functions and provide back-up as directed to maintain consistent services to the organization. Location: This is a onsite position Based in our Clinton, Indiana Office Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Responsibilities Understand SOX guidelines to ensure accurate controls and segregations of duties are in place to meet compliance Review and update necessary information for new hires, rehires, and service line transfers Assist with report review to confirm accuracy of system integrations Review payroll accuracy for prevailing wage and/or union payroll requirements Review payroll dashboard, UKG reports and/or Vista reports weekly to identify potential errors Review and import time that is captured in independent timekeeping systems into the ERP Audit timesheets based on company policies, communicating and educating employees on entry errors to prevent the situation in the future. Ensuring proper approval for any changes based on SOX controls and updating in the ERP Reconciliation of independent sources against the ERP Assist with providing accurate payroll reporting Enter manual timesheets for current or prior payroll periods into ERP, ensuring proper SOX approval(s) Generate, reconcile, and upload transmission files for employment taxes to generate employee paystubs Maintain weekly leave accruals Setup, prepare, and remit garnishment and child support payments to appropriate agencies weekly Provide reports to management for review Make necessary reversal entries from prior weeks Ensure accurate payout of monthly allowances Understanding applicable taxes based on project and/or employee location(s) Monitor employee location(s) to comply with IRS regulations on per diem taxability Maintenance of large volume state tax accounts Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts weekly and/or monthly and document any required journal entries Prepare BLS Census data monthly Obtain and organize information for internal and external audits Assist with quarter end report review, reporting discrepancies to supervision Prepare manual quarterly payroll tax returns for review by payroll management Maintain consistent communication with Accounts Payable to ensure payments are remitted as expected Proved feedback and recommend solutions for more efficient and streamlined processes Review all deductions, including benefits and 401(k) for accuracy Post Payroll, Equipment, Job Cost, and GL each week Assist other team members where needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education and Work Experience Requirements: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business related area preferred 2 years of Accounting, Payroll or Business related experience required Experience with Oracle, ADP Employment Tax/Wisely, PowerBI, Excel, InEight, HCSS, UKG, iCIMS, and/or Microsoft Teams preferred Union payroll and/or prevailing wage experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Company’s Zero Injury principles Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public Knowledge and application of internal policies, specific to each service line Knowledge of various state tax laws and how they apply to employees Communicate effectively, professionally, and confidentially with employees, team members, sites, and other departments Understanding of IRA compliance to ensure timecard accuracy Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Compute rate, ratio, and percents Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations What's in it for you Financial Wellbeing Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount Discounted National Gym Membership Network Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/. MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Responsibilities

This role is primarily responsible for processing weekly payroll using various time systems, remitting garnishments, and filing quarterly payroll tax returns while strictly adhering to SOX compliance guidelines. Additionally, the associate supports the Finance and Accounting team with critical functions and provides necessary backup services to maintain organizational continuity.