Payroll Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Work Schedule: Onsite with 9/80 schedule available, offering every other Friday off

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Payroll Accountant to join a growing construction organization. This role is responsible for managing payroll processing, labor costing, and payroll compliance while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction payroll, job cost accounting, and multi-state payroll compliance, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness
• Review and validate timesheets, labor hours, and job cost allocations
• Prepare monthly insurance billings and maintain 401(k) deductions and payments
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities
• Maintain payroll records, tax withholdings, deductions, and garnishments
• Allocate labor costs to projects and cost codes accurately
• Support payroll audits and respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Project Managers, and Accounting teams to ensure smooth payroll operations and compliance

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience within the construction industry
• Experience with job costing, certified payroll, and multi-state payroll processing
• Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and payroll compliance standards
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP and payroll systems
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills