Payroll Specialist

Lochmueller Group is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting Department in Evansville, IN. This position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees. The Payroll Specialist will also play a key role in maintaining payroll records, calculating wages and deductions, and addressing payroll-related inquiries. This is a great opportunity to join a growing employee-owned firm with an excellent workplace culture.

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides a great workplace culture as reflected by multiple recognitions as a Best Place to Work in Indiana. Our culture is established by our people who share our corporate values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service. 

In this position, the candidate will:

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on time.
• Calculate wages, deductions, and withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits.
• Review and post timesheets weekly.
• Assist with tax and deduction setup.
• Complete payroll, benefit, and time-off audits and tiebacks.
• Perform month-end journal entries.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
• Submit required reporting such as the EEO-1 Census.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting departments as needed.
• Perform other accounting duties as needed.

Qualifications for this role:

• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing or a related role.
• Associates degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and procedures.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.