Construction Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Pop-Up Talent

Gardena (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

G&C Equipment Corporation in Gardena, CA is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist to manage payroll, billing, and accounts receivable in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role supports union payroll processing, prepares reports, reviews timecards, and ensures compliance with wage agreements while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records. Strong Excel/Paychex experience is required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of accounting, payroll, or bookkeeping experience.
  • Experience processing payroll for construction or union employees preferred.
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Paychex or similar payroll systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with union funds, halls, customers, and internal staff for hiring and onboarding union employees.
  • Review employment documentation and hiring paperwork.
  • Collect, review, and reconcile employee timecards for weekly payroll processing.
  • Process weekly payroll using Paychex with accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports per wage and public works requirements.
  • Prepare customer invoices for payroll and labor services; assist with project billing.
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Process monthly union benefit contributions and dues; maintain payroll records with confidentiality.
  • Provide general accounting support to the Accounting Department.

Skills

Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Teamwork

Tools

QuickBooks
Paychex
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook

Job description

G&C Equipment Corporation in Gardena, CA is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist to manage payroll, billing, and accounts receivable in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role supports union payroll processing, prepares reports, reviews timecards, and ensures compliance with wage agreements while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records. Strong Excel/Paychex experience is required.

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