Payroll Staff Accountant

Our client is a growing organization in the construction industry seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will support core general accounting functions with an emphasis on payroll accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys both traditional general ledger work and the additional complexities associated with payroll accounting in a construction environment.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Work Environment: Onsite

• Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience

• Schedule: Standard daytime business hours, approximately 40 hours per week with occasional overtime during busier periods

Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjusting entries

• Support month-end close and monthly account reconciliation processes

• Maintain fixed asset accounting and reconciliations

• Research and resolve account discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records

• Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed

Payroll Accounting & Reconciliations

• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries

• Perform weekly and monthly payroll reconciliations

• Reconcile accrued wages, payroll liabilities, and related general ledger accounts

• Account for payroll taxes, employee deductions, benefits, garnishments, and other payroll-related activity

• Reconcile workers' compensation and other payroll-related accounts

• Review payroll transactions for accuracy and appropriate general ledger treatment

• Partner with payroll and accounting team members to research and resolve discrepancies

Construction Accounting Support

• Support accounting and reconciliation activities associated with construction payroll

• Assist with union and certified payroll-related accounting requirements

• Support accounting for payroll compliance and reporting requirements

• Maintain accurate documentation supporting payroll and general ledger activity

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a Staff Accountant or similar role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close

• Understanding of payroll liabilities, payroll taxes, employee deductions, benefits, and workers' compensation accounting

• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage recurring deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Preferred Experience

• Construction or project accounting experience

• Payroll accounting experience

• Experience with union, certified, or prevailing wage payroll environments

• Experience with complex payroll reconciliations and related general ledger activity

Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for someone who enjoys staying busy and taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will be:

• Positive, collaborative, and dependable

• Comfortable working independently while remaining highly engaged with the accounting team

• Detail-oriented and analytical

• Resourceful when researching discrepancies or accounting issues

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• A strong communicator who works well across different departments

• Interested in joining a close-knit, hardworking, and team-oriented environment

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Healthcare coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off

• Additional employer-sponsored benefits

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

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