Certified Payroll and Project Accountant

KY Staffing Solutions; West Liberty (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KY Staffing Solutions in Kentucky is seeking a certified payroll and project accountant for a well-established general contractor. This diversified hybrid role owns full-cycle payroll (including certified payroll), and handles project accounting, AR and AP for several large, long-running jobs.

Join a family-owned team that values quality work and long-term relationships, with opportunity to grow as the company expands.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on payroll and certified payroll experience (REQUIRED).
• Basic understanding of accounting, journal entries and financial statements.
• Construction or job-cost experience.
• Use of Intacct Accounting Software or equivalent.
• Ability to wear multiple hats in a small, developing environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude with aptitude for technology and growth.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll, including certified payroll, timekeeping review, and payroll tax and reporting.
• Project accounting, including billing and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Post payroll journal entries and other journal entries as requested.
• Assist with month-end close including balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Certified payroll

Payroll processing

Accounting basics

Construction experience

Timekeeping

Adaptability

Tools

Intacct Accounting Software

Job description

Back Certified Payroll and Project Accountant
Construction West Liberty , Kentucky Contract To Hire Oct 5, 2026

We are looking for a certified payroll and project accountant for awell-established, family-owned commercial general contractor serving several markets and based in Morehead Kentucky. We are poised to begin a rapid grown phase - looking for a candidate who is interested in and willing to grow along with us! Our team values quality work, long-term relationships, and a culture that treats people like family rather than headcount.

Overview of the Role

This diversified hybrid accounting and payroll position will be an integral part of our currently small, collaborative finance team. This position will own the full-cycle payroll – including Certified Payroll management and filing, as well as performing other Project Accounting and AR and AP functions for small number of large jobs which span over months or years.

Job Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll, including certified payroll, timekeeping review, and payroll tax and reporting


• Project Accounting, including billing and Accounts Receivable (collections are not an issue)


• Post payroll journal entries and other journal entries as requested


• Assist with month-end close including balance sheet reconciliations under the in-house CPA’s oversight

Job Skills and Experience

• 1-3 years of hands‑on payroll and certified payroll experience (REQUIRED)


• Basic understanding of Accounting, journal entry writing (debits and credits) and financial statements


• Construction or job‑cost experience


• Use of Intacct Accounting Software or equivalent


• Ability to wear multiple hats in a small, developing environment


• Positive, can‑do attitude with aptitude for technology, learning, and desire to grow in the role

Salary

$50,000 - $65,000/yr depending upon experience