Accounting Payroll

Payroll & Accounting Specialist – Commercial Construction | Medford, ORLocation: Medford, OR (On-Site) M-F 8-5 or 7-4, flexible on hoursCompensation: $70,000-$80,000 per year plus bonusBenefits: Generous benefits package, 401(k) 4% match, PTO and paid holidaysAbout the RoleA well-established commercial construction company in Medford, OR is looking for a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to own its weekly payroll and support the accounting team. This is a true 50/50 role: about two days a week on payroll and three on accounting. If you like a steady, recurring rhythm, take pride in accuracy, and want to build certified payroll expertise in construction, this is a great fit.What You’ll DoRun weekly payroll for about 100 employees (time is due Monday mid-morning, payroll finalized Wednesday, paid Friday)Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports for public works and prevailing-wage projects (Davis-Bacon and state rules), verifying each employee’s classification, hours, wage rate, and fringe benefits against the project’s wage determinationSubmit retirement contributions, garnishments, and other payroll paymentsSupport onboarding and offboarding, and resolve employee pay issuesWork directly with subcontractors and train them on project reporting requirementsPrepare and submit monthly union remittance reports and fringe contributions to trust funds, reconcile them to payroll records, and track CBA rate changesProcess vendor invoices, code expenses, match to POs and receiving documents, support weekly check runs and electronic payments, and maintain vendor records (W-9s, 1099 information)Process monthly company credit card statements, match receipts, code and post charges to the GL, and follow up with cardholders on missing receipts or discrepanciesComplete monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts (payroll liabilities, accruals, intercompany, prepaids), clear reconciling items, and prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries with supportHelp with month-end and year-end closeTrack and renew business licenses, contractor licenses, permits, and registrations across jurisdictions, maintaining a renewal calendar and current copies on filePrepare schedules and documents for external auditors and support payroll, union, and agency compliance auditsTools You’ll UseMicrosoft Excel, UKG (payroll), Sage 300 (accounting only), and Acumatica, which is being implemented now as the new system. LCPtracker or similar certified payroll tools are a plus.What We’re Looking For2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 4+ years of relevant experience without a degreeHands-on weekly payroll experience, with the ability to own the full payroll cycleVery accurate and detail-oriented, with a record of hitting weekly and monthly deadlinesTrustworthy with confidential payroll and employee informationCalm under pressure when payroll problems or upset employees ariseA collaborative relationship builder who communicates clearly with employees, vendors, unions, subcontractors, and auditorsOrganized and self-motivated, working well independently and on a teamWillingness to earn a certified payroll certification. It is not required to apply, but you’ll be expected to obtain it.What’s in It for You$70,000-$80,000 plus bonus, a generous benefits package, 401(k) with 4% match, PTO and paid holidays, and the chance to help shape the company’s transition to Acumatica.***************LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY *****************Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.