Accounting Payroll Specialist

Accounting Payroll Specialist | Waterbury, CT

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

A well-established construction-focused organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Payroll Specialist to support its finance and operations team. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Accounting Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing payroll while supporting broader accounting functions.

The Accounting Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, supporting compliance, and assisting with day-to-day accounting activities.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Join a stable, growing organization with strong leadership
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• The Accounting Payroll Specialist will have direct visibility across accounting and operations
• Opportunity to expand your skillset across payroll and general accounting

Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Payroll Specialist

As an Accounting Payroll Specialist , you will:

• Process weekly or biweekly payroll, including union and non-union employees
• Ensure payroll accuracy, including hours, deductions, and benefits
• Maintain compliance with payroll regulations and reporting requirements
• Support certified payroll reporting and submissions where applicable
• Assist with payroll-related general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Collaborate with HR and project teams to ensure accurate employee data
• Process employee expense reports and reimbursements
• Assist with accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
• Support audits and provide payroll documentation upon request

Preferred Qualifications of the Accounting Payroll Specialist

• 3+ years of experience as an Accounting Payroll Specialist or similar role
• Experience with construction payroll and/or union payroll strongly preferred
• Understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with accounting or payroll systems (Sage or similar preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines as an Accounting Payroll Specialist