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Payroll Administrator

  2026-02-05     Phillips     Knoxville,TN  
Description:

Summary:

Direct and coordinate accounting work within one or more sections, such as accounts payable, payroll or general accounting for a major project or area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering employee data.
• Update payroll records to reflect changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, job titles, and department or division transfers.
• Obtain required approvals from upper management for payroll-related payments.
• Process payroll taxes and manage the payment of employee benefits in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing across all company entities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Requirements, Education and Experience:
• Four year business/accounting degree plus minimum three years accounting experience or equivalent combinations of training and experience.
• Preferred knowledge of general construction accounting, auditing, payroll, and invoicing required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail

Safety Considerations:

Employee typically works in an office environment and is not exposed to extreme environments. Employee may be required to lift objects up to 10 pounds on a non-routine basis. Employee must practice good ergonomic principles to prevent illnesses such as carpal tunnel and back injury from minor task performance.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Email: ...@phillipsinc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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