Payroll Accountant

superiorconstruction; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction is seeking a Payroll Accountant to handle payroll reviews and labor burden analysis across geographic and operational lines. The role supports the accounting and FP&A close process and provides data for executive decision-making.

Responsibilities include month-end close support, account reconciliations, and reports preparation. Travel optional; standard office setting in Portage, IN.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of payroll experience in the construction industry.
• Union payroll experience preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reviews and analysis of labor and labor burden by geographic and operational lines.
• Support accounting and FP&A with close tasks (month-end, quarter-end, year-end).
• Prepare and analyze records and reports; perform account reconciliations.
• Book monthly activity for related entities.

Skills

Payroll process understanding

Labor burden analysis

General ledger reconciliation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Payroll Accountant position is an entry-level to mid-level business professional who is responsible for preparing financial reviews and analysis of labor and the associated labor burden areas by geographic and operational business lines.

They will prepare products intended to support executive-level decision-making on labor and burden. They will support the accounting and FP&A department with required financial and accounting close tasks.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Have an understanding of the payroll process, payroll deductions, and payroll liabilities.
• Understand how to identify labor burden costs.
• Ability to tie financial statement line-items to general ledger and cost reports.
• Understanding of accounting debits and credits, cash flow statements, balance sheets, income statements, and footnote disclosures.
• Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and analyze records and reports
• Perform account reconciliations
• Book monthly activity for related entities
• All other duties as assigned

Other

• Participate in special projects, team training and development
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment
• Assist with the leadership and development of project team members

Competencies

• Financial Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Communication proficiency
• Customer/client focus
• Diversity and inclusion
• Results driven
• Teamwork orientation
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Supervisory Requirements

No direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly sits for long periods of time at a desk in front of a computer screen. The employee occasionally may be required to lift, push, pull or carry objects; typically, when filing is needed.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. This position sometimes requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

The role prefers travel (10-20%) to project sites to partake in project audits that include review of the project equipment schedule and its costs. Accommodation is made for virtual attendance.

Required Education and Experience

4-6 years of experience in payroll or payroll-associated tasks in the construction industry.

Preferred Education and Experience

Union payroll experience.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license before employment.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation's growing infrastructure needs.

To be America's preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

Our Core Values:

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSI