Payroll Specialist/ Accountant

About the role

Morley Moss, Inc is currently looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant with minimum of 3-5 years of payroll and accounting experience, preferably in a Construction environment. This position would report under the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices, including accurate and timely completion of internal and external payroll reporting requirements
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures
• Supports the CFO in the day to day finance and accounting activities of the Company, including timely issuance of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, accurate processing of accounting transactions, and such other duties and responsibilities as come within the purview of this position
• Follow internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as payroll administration, cash and credit management, and accounting
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
• Assist with monthly and quarterly accounting close and preparation of financial statements and reports
• Assist with general accounting, including being responsible for the operating company's treasury and tax obligations
• Insurance reporting and maintenance
• Review and prepare Certified Payroll Reports, OCIP/Insurance Reports, Construction Employment Reports and M/WBE Reports as required
• Review and approve internal paperwork relating to new projects, change orders, and cost estimates
• Calculate and maintain hourly cost breakdowns and billing labor rates
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to Senior Leadership with recommendation for resolution
• Perform additional assignments as required by the company or as directed by CFO or President

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or currently pursuing degree preferred
• 3-5 years working in a payroll capacity, preferably in a construction environment

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formulas and formatting
• Proficient with payroll and accounting software
• Experience with ProContractor and/or Viewpoint Vista is a plus
• Familiarity with Windows based operating systems and web-based applications
• Ability to create, file and manage electronic documents
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems
• Must demonstrate commitment to EMCOR values
• Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.