Payroll Clerk

About Us

We are an electrical construction firm offering total electrical construction, engineering, facilities maintenance, utility, sound and communications, and renewable energy services. We combine broad electrical and energy systems expertise with a strong commitment to quality service and total customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

Contra Costa Electric is recruiting for a Payroll Clerk that is responsible for processing employee payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal and California labor laws, and assisting employees with payroll-related inquiries.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll.
• Collect, review, and verify employee timecards and attendance records.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments.
• Enter payroll data into payroll systems.
• Maintain employee payroll files and confidential records.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with tax reporting and payroll compliance requirements.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Support audits and maintain payroll documentation.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management to support business needs.

General:

• Quickly learn and apply Accounting/Payroll practices and technical skills.
• Work independently with little or no supervision after having been shown how to accomplish assignments.
• Ask appropriate questions related to assignments and recommend improvements.
• Practice excellent organization and remain upbeat and pleasant even when facing the pressure of pending or multiple deadlines.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Comply with EMCOR’s Values, Business Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics.
• Able to work 40 hours per week in Martinez, CA.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of Union contracts
• Strong data entry, math, and Excel skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista systems is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees. This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC, INC.is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Educational assistance
• Salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Salary Range from $62,400 to $66,560 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=128800&hashed=-104224398) .

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Geographic Disclosure

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

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Job Locations US-CA-Martinez

ID 2026-53689

Company Contra Costa Electric, Inc.

Category Accounting/Finance

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 1 day ago (10/20/2026 4:10 PM)