Senior Payroll Accountant - Storm Task Force

If you need any assistance with the application process, please notify IB Abel’s Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Overview:

Apply your impeccable eye for detail and thorough knowledge of accounting/payroll activities to support the operations of a top player in the electrical contracting industry. In this role, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Accountant to support our Storm Task Force division. This individual will play a key role in processing multi-state/union payroll, maintaining employee records, ensuring tax compliance, and handling onboarding documentation. While this is a hybrid/remote role, availability to respond to storm-related payroll needs—including outside normal business hours—is required. Flexibility during non-storm periods is available.

You will join a team with a wide range of experience in accounting within the construction industry. Help continue the success of a company with over a 100-year legacy!

Location:

• This position is based in our York corporate office and, after training, this person will have some flexibility to occasionally work from home when appropriate.


• Occasional travel as necessary to other offices or yard locations, trainings, and offsite meetings.


• Additional customer related travel may also be required at customer facilities.

Responsibilities:

Onboarding & Compliance:

• 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.


• Distribute onboarding paperwork via JotForm or DocuSign.


• Input and maintain employee data in HRIS and payroll systems.


• Reactivate returning employees and determine if updated documents are needed.


• Assist in processing FMCSA Clearinghouse queries and run MVRs to assess driver eligibility.


• Conduct E-Verify checks and upload onboarding documents to BambooHR.


• Collaborate with new hires, Payroll, and Storm Task Force leadership to resolve incomplete paperwork and driver eligibility concerns.

Payroll Administration:

• Prepare and process off cycle Storm Task Force payroll for multi-state and union employees.


• Review and update payroll records for changes in deductions, benefits, and department transfers.


• Prepare and remit payroll taxes and benefit payments in compliance with legal requirements.


• Reconcile payroll with general ledger and ensure accuracy of postings.


• Assist with unemployment claims, employment verifications, and union benefit reports.


• Respond to audit requests and support quarterly tax filings.


• Calculate employee and employer tax obligations, including Social Security, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation.


• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and union-specific payroll regulations.

Systems & Reporting:

• Maintain and update payroll software to reflect current staffing.


• Handle sensitive payroll data with strict confidentiality.


• Ensure accurate financial reporting and adhere to accounting best practices.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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.
  

Preferred:

• Experience with BambooHR, Viewpoint Vista, JotForm, or DocuSign.


• Familiarity with union payroll processing and reporting.
  

Other:

• Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement.


• Office experience in a higher paced environment.


• Valid Driver’s License

Why Work for IB Abel?

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 is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associates Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System, Abel University.

What do We Offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, available the first of the month after your start date!


• Tuition reimbursement


• Wellness services (including an EAP), a dedicated Wellness Room, incentives, and regular team-building activities


• Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate


• A 401(k) with company matching


• Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS


• Competitive salary and value share plan


• A progressive and flexible PTO program which grows as your tenure grows with us!

It is the policy of I.B. Abel Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.