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Payroll Tax Accountant

Granite Construction

Watsonville, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Construction, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Fast Food, Financial Planning, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Keyboards, Mail Processing, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Tax, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Spreadsheets, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Watsonville, California
POSTED
12 days ago
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

Under general supervision, this position will perform a wide variety of complex and diverse duties involving the application of standard accounting procedures within the area of Payroll/Benefits in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Prepare various reports and analysis as needed to support Payroll and Benefits.
  • Prepare, review, and/or post journal entries for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Prepare general ledger account analysis and reconciliation of benefits related general ledger accounts for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Prepare monthly trust reconciliation for retirement plans in order to ensure accuracy of third party vendor reporting.
  • Participate in preparation of retirement plan financial reports to ensure complete reporting.
  • Participate in review of retirement plan annual tax returns to ensure accuracy of reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain benefit accounting records for efficient access to information.
  • Examine, review and interpret benefit accounting records to ensure accuracy.
  • Perform special projects and additional assignments as directed to assist department management.
  • Participate in cross training efforts in order to grow with the Payroll department.

Education
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent business related bachelor's degree with equivalent accounting course work

Work Experience
  • 2 - 5 Years Accounting or related experience preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Intermediate computer spreadsheet skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Self-motivated team player
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Deadline driven
  • Customer service focused
  • Occasional travel
  • Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills
  • Team player.
  • Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:
$63,481.00 - $95,221.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contrac

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