Payroll Accountant
Summary/Objective
The Payroll Accountant position is an entry-level to mid-level business professional responsible for preparing financial reviews and analysis of labor and the associated labor burden areas by geographic and operational business lines. They will prepare products intended to support executive-level decision-making on labor and burden. They will support the accounting and FP&A department with required financial and accounting close tasks.
Essential Functions
- Have an understanding of the payroll process, payroll deductions, and payroll liabilities.
- Understand how to identify labor burden costs.
- Ability to tie financial statement line-items to general ledger and cost reports.
- Understanding of accounting debits and credits, cash flow statements, balance sheets, income statements, and footnote disclosures.
- Aid with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare and analyze records and reports.
- Perform account reconciliations.
- Book monthly activity for related entities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Financial Management
- Ethical Conduct
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Communication proficiency
- Customer/client focus
- Diversity and inclusion
- Results driven
- Teamwork orientation
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Supervisory Requirements
No direct reports or supervisory requirements.
Physical Demands
- Sit for long periods of time at a desk in front of a computer screen.
- Occasionally lift, push, pull or carry objects.
- Frequently stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position. This position sometimes requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel
The role prefers travel (10-20%) to project sites to partake in project audits that include review of the project equipment schedule and its costs. Accommodation is made for virtual attendance.
Required Education And Experience
- 4-6 years of experience in payroll or payroll-associated tasks in the construction industry.
Preferred Education And Experience
- Union payroll experience.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license before employment.
Accessibility
- If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs. To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper. Our Core Values FamilySafetyIntegrityInnovationCommitmentEmpowerment