Construction Payroll Accountant – Union & Multi-State

McCarl's LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly discretionary bonus potential

100% Company paid medical, dental &amp

100% Company paid S/LTD, Life and AD&D

401(k) Employee Contributions

401(k) Employer Match and profit share

Vacation days based on service level

8 Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

McCarl's LLC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and full accounting, compliance, and reporting support. You will collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, and the Finance Team to record and reconcile payroll transactions across wage laws, CBAs, and company policies.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis of payroll issues, strengthening controls, audit support, and process improvements across payroll and workforce accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• 1-3 years of payroll experience required.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Union payroll experience required.
• Certified payroll and prevailing wage experience preferred.
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with union payroll, fringe benefits, and prevailing wage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employee groups.
• Review time entries, pay rates, deductions, and earnings for accuracy.
• Process payroll adjustments, retroactive payments, corrections, and terminations.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other deductions.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, union agreements, and policies.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and analyze variances.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare payroll-related schedules for financial reporting and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel (Advanced)

Payroll tax knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint ERP

Job description

McCarl's LLC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and full accounting, compliance, and reporting support. You will collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, and the Finance Team to record and reconcile payroll transactions across wage laws, CBAs, and company policies.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis of payroll issues, strengthening controls, audit support, and process improvements across payroll and workforce accounting