Construction Payroll & AP Specialist

DCE Solar; Cornelius (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCE Solar in Cornelius, NC is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Specialist to support our Finance and Accounting department. This hybrid role covers both payroll and accounts payable with an emphasis on construction payroll and union/non-union labor across multiple states.

The ideal candidate will manage the full AP cycle, vendor compliance, and job-cost coding while preparing weekly/biweekly payroll via our PEO. Strong Excel skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of combined payroll and accounts payable experience, including construction payroll.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union payroll requirements.
• Knowledge of wage-and-hour rules, prevailing wage, and payroll taxes.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP, vendor management, and journal coding.
• Experience with subcontractor compliance (lien waivers, retention) is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor and subcontractor invoices, code to GL accounts and jobs.
• Route invoices for approval and ensure timely project-manager sign-offs.
• Manage subcontractor W-9s and lien waivers, reconcile statements.
• Maintain vendor relationships and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Assist with customer invoicing, AP accruals, and expense coding.
• Prepare and review accounts payable distributions and GL entries.
• Coordinate with HR/Operations/PEO to ensure accurate payroll information.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and prevailing-wage documentation.
• Support payroll audits and government inquiries with organized records.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Construction Payroll

Multi-state Payroll

Union Deductions

Excel Proficiency

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

PEO platforms (Insperity)

ERP systems

Timekeeping systems

AP automation

Job description

DCE Solar in Cornelius, NC is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Specialist to support our Finance and Accounting department. This hybrid role covers both payroll and accounts payable with an emphasis on construction payroll and union/non-union labor across multiple states.

The ideal candidate will manage the full AP cycle, vendor compliance, and job-cost coding while preparing weekly/biweekly payroll via our PEO. Strong Excel skills and confidentiality are essential.