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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $39.00-43.00/hour
• Location: Houston, TX (Downtown)
• Duration: 6months +
• Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+, must be able to work in office
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for performing various tasks and procedures necessary to administer salaries & wages, withholdings, benefits and other amounts payable to Client employees. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and validate calculations for employee wages, benefits, taxes & other withholdings in the Oracle system.
• Validate the accuracy of employee time and attendance entries approved by supervisors for processing.
• Maintain well-organized current and historical employee payroll records for elections, changes and other supporting information.
• Complete all required Federal and State forms and filing procedures necessary for new hires, changes and terminated employees.
• Administer involuntary garnishments and taxes levied in accordance with orders issued by local, state, and federal authorities.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll processing/reporting (Forms 940-941, W-2s, etc.)
• Assist in compiling data and special requests during audits, systems or controls testing and other internal/external initiatives.
• Exhibit effective skills in providing timely service, tactfully handling disputes, and creating effective working relationships with employees, customers, and co-workers.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or Communications is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of payroll experience is required.
• Must maintain a high degree of care and diligence in protecting the confidentiality of employee personal information and documents.
• Must be able to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, and satisfy commitments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or American Payroll Association certifications such as CPP or FPC are a plus
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations including their respective websites, forms and procedures is a plus.
• Experience using, testing, or implementing the Oracle Payroll system is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including basic functions and pivot tables to summarize, evaluate, reconcile, and report data is a plus.

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our client is one of North America's largest Midstream Oil & gas companies.  A publicly traded company they are a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL's), crude oil, and refined products/petrochemicals.