Payroll Specialist/Accounts Payable Technician at WSB & Associates, Inc. dba WSB in Burnsville, Minnesota

Job Description:

At WSB, we believe that culture drives results. Since our founding, we’ve built our success on strong relationships, innovative collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. Every day, we inspire each other to create thoughtful, creative solutions that not only meet today’s needs but unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. If this resonates with you, we invite you to forge ahead with us as a Payroll Specialist in our Golden Valley or Burnsville office!

What You’ll Do:

As a Payroll Specialist/Accounts Payable Technician, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring smooth payroll operations and contributing to the success of our accounting team. You will:

Payroll Analyst:

• Prepare, process, and audit biweekly and out-of-cycle payrolls for hourly and salaried staff using ADP WorkforceNow in collaboration with other team members.
• Process new hires, staff changes, and terminations in ADP WorkforceNow and other systems with accuracy and efficiency.
• Track, process, audit, and report on state and federal prevailing wage projects to meet all requirements.
• Work with ADP and benefit vendors to review, approve and process invoices.

Accounts Payable:

• Assist with accounts payable with vendor invoice entry, weekly vendor payments, and other accounting tasks.
• Act as a backup for various accounting functions and support the broader accounting team.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for a skilled professional with:

• 6+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a professional services or service-based industry.
• Extensive experience with ADP WorkforceNow—this is key!
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing.
• An associate’s degree in accounting or a high school diploma and two or more years of applicable accounting experience.
• Strong business acumen and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and to be comfortable with change.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to build relationships both internally and externally with vendors and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines while providing over-the-top customer service to staff and vendors.
• Microsoft Office experience using Word (basic level skills) and Excel (intermediate level skills) is required.
• Proven track record of working independently and in a team environment.

Why WSB?

At WSB, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community that thrives on collaboration and creativity. When you join us, you’re joining a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your achievements.

If you’re ready to bring your payroll/accounts payable expertise to a dynamic team that values innovation and culture, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.

Who is WSB:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email askhr@wsbeng.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at askhr@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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