Senior Payroll Accountant

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About Us

IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant who will be responsible for payroll and employee information, preparation and submission of tax and benefit payments, reporting, and maintaining records and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly preparation of multi-state/union payroll.


• Prepares payroll tax and benefit payments and required reporting.


• Updates payroll records by reviewing changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, and department/division transfers.


• Ensures payroll software is updated to reflect our current employee base and reviews new hire onboarding forms.


• Assist with external requests for Verification of Employment and Unemployment Insurance Claims.


• Determines payroll liabilities through the calculation of employee federal, state income, and social security taxes, and employer’s social security, unemployment, and worker’s compensation payments.


• Reconcile weekly payroll processing to general ledger posting.


• Assist with audit requests, quarterly payroll tax reporting, and monthly union benefit reporting.


• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements.


• Complies with local union requirements for all union employees.


• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.


• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience 


• 3 – 5 years of progressive, multi-state payroll processing experience.


• Advanced skills in MS Office applications and computerized payroll and accounting software (Viewpoint Vista preferred).
  


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Familiarity with union payroll processing and reporting.


• Local to York, Pennsylvania with occasional travel to other offices or offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).


• A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Why Choose IBA 

• Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.


• Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.


• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.


• Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.


• Incentives: Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO program that grows with your tenure!


• Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.

Step Into a Career That Powers the Future!

IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.