SIMON | Payroll Accountant

Responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, and maintaining payroll-related accounting records.

This role is ideal for individuals with a degree in accounting or a related field who are eager to learn and grow within payroll and accounting functions. Prior payroll experience is not required, but a willingness to learn and a sound work ethic are essential.

* Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
* Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
* Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with applicable labor regulations
* Collaborate with HR and operations/project management teams to gather, verify, and input payroll data
* Review and validate employee payroll records, including benefits deductions, garnishments, and tax information prior to payroll processing
* Support payroll compliance reporting and audits, including unemployment insurance audits and regulatory reviews
* Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
* Provide support for system implementations, testing, and upgrades as needed
* Assist in maintaining payroll-related general ledger accounts and performing reconciliations
* Assist with the preparation and filing of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and taxes
* Submit certified payroll reports to the appropriate state agencies in accordance with regulatory requirements
* Monitor and reconcile employee benefit accruals and deductions against the benefits tracking worksheet to ensure accuracy and completeness
* Assist with interim and year-end audits and support year-end W-2 process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
* Perform other tasks and projects as assigned to support payroll and accounting functions

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required
* Valid Driver's License and clean driving history

* Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
* Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
* High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information with integrity
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
* Ability and desire to expand knowledge and grow within the accounting function
* Preferred: 2+ years of payroll or general accounting experience in a construction or similar complex, multi-state environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
* Preferred: Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar ERP systems

* Most work performed in an office environment, quiet to moderate noise level
* Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds
* Sitting for long periods (up to 8 hours or more) at a desk using a computer; with intermittent breaks
* Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals and loud noise typical of industrial/construction sites
* Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
* Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) in order to convey and understand information
* Regularly required to perform tasks requiring visual acuity including reviewing electronic and hard-copy data/reports and other visual information
* Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required

* Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
* Prescription Drug Coverage
* Dental and Vision Plans
* Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
* Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life and AD&D Insurance
* Disability Insurance
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
* Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Application window anticipated to close on 07/26/2025; open until filled.