Contract Payroll Specialist

The Company

Dallas-based CSW Industrials, Inc. (CSWI) is a publicly traded diversified industrial growth company with a strategic focus on providing niche, value-added products in the end markets we serve. The Company's products include mechanical products for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ("HVAC/R"), plumbing products, grilles, registers and diffusers, building safety solutions and high-performance specialty lubricants and sealants. End markets that the Company serves include HVAC/R, architecturally specified building products, plumbing, energy, rail, mining and general industrial. The Company's manufacturing operations are concentrated in the United States, Canada and Vietnam, and the Company has distribution operations in the U.S., Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

CSWI's corporate culture shapes and guides the company by helping each team member understand how to make his/her contribution and to succeed with excellence. How we succeed matters, and CSWI's employee-centric culture features a diverse and inclusive environment where every Team Member belongs, is encouraged to contribute, and is provided with options to develop and expand their skill sets. CSWI's corporate culture is based on its core values of Accountability, Citizenship, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Stewardship and Excellence.

The Position

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will process payroll, maintain time keeping records, and review payroll reports for accuracy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Processes bi-weekly payroll, including accurate calculation and distribution of regular wages, overtime, payroll deductions, and handling of paycheck advance requests.
• Verifies and maintains timekeeping records by reviewing paper timesheets and entries in electronic time and attendance systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Reviews payroll before finalizing to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares and transfers payroll checks.
• Prepares and transmits direct deposits.
• Generates and verifies payroll reports out of payroll system.
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes and deductions.
• Reconciles quarter-end and year-end reports.
• Verifies and reconciles W2s prior to issuance.
• Sets up garnishments and levies, processes off-cycle manual checks and termination pay checks.
• Maintains direct deposit documentation, pre-note processes and system data.
• Trains employees and managers on use of the time keeping system.
• Other duties as requested.

Experience and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing a multi-state payroll
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.
• Demonstrated systems experience supporting Payroll, Timekeeping, or HR systems (UKG and Kronos) including the ability to generate reports from these systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel (including calculations & formulas)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• General Ledger accounting; journal entries; reconciliations experience preferred.
• Participation in payroll and/or benefits audits, experience with SOX audits
• M&A payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and ability to perform accounting duties related to Payroll (accruals, journal entries, general ledgers, reconciliations, etc.)
• Ability to deliver superior customer service with employees and external customers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to be prompt, accurate, confidential, and cordial in assisting employees with payroll questions and
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in a setting with multiple interruptions (phone and people).
• Ability to work and thrive in a lean organization.