Associate Accountant, Payroll Operations - Temp to Perm

Position Details

• Process employee payroll maintenance transactions, including direct deposit updates, federal and state tax withholding elections (W-4 and state tax forms). 
• Assist with entering, updating, and monitoring wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other involuntary deductions.  
• Complete employment verification requests while ensuring compliance with company policies and privacy requirements. 
• Assist with gathering and validating payroll data for audits, subpoena requests, unemployment claims, and other compliance-related inquiries. 
• Perform data entry and validation to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely. 
• Support payroll processing activities and special projects assigned. 
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to ensure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. 

Qualifications 

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred 
• 0-3 years of payroll experience preferred 
• Familiarity with wage garnishments, tax withholding forms, and employment verification processes preferred 
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Effective written and verbal communication skills  
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure 
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion 
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required   
• Able to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment 
• Works under direct supervision 
• Makes decisions within defined guidelines 

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $25 - $29/hr plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).