Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to support payroll and personnel-related accounting activities for a construction-focused organization in Salt Lake City, Utah. This Long-term Contract to Permanent position is ideal for someone who can manage weekly payroll operations, maintain accurate records, and handle sensitive employee information with discretion. The role also involves payroll reporting, account reconciliation, and coordination across multiple states to help keep payroll processes accurate and compliant.Responsibilities:• Manage the end-to-end weekly payroll cycle, including reviewing time entries, validating pay details, generating payroll reports, and coordinating pay card distribution.• Oversee certified payroll activities by confirming that hours and wage rates align correctly with job-specific requirements.• Maintain payroll records on schedule and prepare payroll summaries that support timely federal tax deposit processing.• Produce and submit recurring payroll filings and reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including year-end wage statements and state withholding documentation.• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger balances each month and ensure totals align with payroll registers and supporting reports.• Process accounts payable payments and related documentation for operations conducted across multiple states.• Provide support during payroll, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and payroll tax audits by gathering records and responding to documentation requests.• Identify and recommend practical improvements that streamline payroll processing for both field and office teams.• Allocate payroll-related costs between entities and supply supporting detail needed for accurate accounts payable processing.