Accounting & Payroll Manager

Bell Health Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Health Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager to lead weekly and biweekly payroll processing for multiple entities across states using a third-party provider.

The role also supports payroll accounting, labor tracking, credit card administration, and continuous oversight of accounting systems and controls. You will collaborate with the Controller and finance team to ensure accurate journal entries, proper coding of labor, timely close processes, and adherence to company

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or related financial operations.
• Experience processing payroll through a third-party payroll provider.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and journal entries.
• Experience with expense/credit card management platforms; strong Excel and accounting system skills.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines while supporting multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly/biweekly payroll for multiple companies and states.
• Collect, review, and validate time, deductions, and payroll data; resolve issues.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and maintain payroll records.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and related accounting transactions.
• Ensure labor is coded to jobs, departments, and cost codes.
• Administer the company's credit card program and related expenses.
• Monitor credit card transactions and ensure proper coding and compliance.
• Support day-to-day accounting system oversight and improvements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and internal reporting.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Accounting knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager to join our growing and talented design-build firm. This position will have primary responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of company payroll through a third-party payroll provider, while also supporting payroll-related accounting entries, labor tracking, credit card administration, and the ongoing oversight of accounting systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage the company's weekly/biweekly payroll process for multiple companies and states for Union and Non-Union employees.
• Collect, review, and validate employee time, deductions, and other payroll-related information; coordinate with employees and managers to resolve payroll and timekeeping issues.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and completeness prior to submission and maintain payroll records to ensure employee changes are accurately reflected in the payroll system.

Payroll Accounting & Labor Tracking

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and related accounting transactions.
• Ensure labor is properly coded to jobs, departments, cost codes, and other required accounting classifications.

Expense Administration

• Administer the company's credit card program and related employee accounts expenses.
• Manage new card requests, changes and cancellations.
• Monitor credit card transactions and expense submissions for completeness and proper coding.
• Review transactions for compliance with company policies and accounting requirements.

Accounting Systems Oversight

• Assist the Controller with the day-to-day oversight of accounting and related financial systems.
• Identify system issues, process inefficiencies, and identify opportunities for automation or improvement.
• Support system upgrades and new functionality, and maintain accounting and payroll procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing account reconciliations and supporting schedules as assigned.
• Support the Controller and accounting team with financial reporting, accounting projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a related financial operations role.
• Experience processing payroll through a third-party payroll provider.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and journal entries.
• Experience with an expense/credit card management platform.Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and financial systems.
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines while also supporting multiple accounting and system-related projects.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, promoting a cooperative, team-oriented environment and empowering all employees to deliver the best in quality service for our clients.

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