Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

You’ll be joining a privately held construction services company that has been in business for decades, steadily growing its footprint across the Southeast. With over 100 employees and operations spanning multiple states, the company has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship and reliability.

Currently generating hundreds of millions in revenue, the business has ambitious growth plans with a five- to ten-year vision of scaling from $3B to $5B in revenue, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and strengthening leadership. Their customer base includes nationally recognized commercial brands, providing stability and exciting project opportunities.

The organization is focused on modernizing processes and systems to support expansion. This role is part of that initiative—designed to enhance efficiency and provide much-needed support to leadership.

• Engaged Leadership: Work directly with leaders who are approachable, hands-on, and invested in empowering their teams. Leadership backgrounds include successfully scaling business operations and implementing best-in-class systems.

• Career Growth: Gain exposure across accounting, finance, operations, and HR. Opportunities exist to broaden responsibilities, step into supervisory roles, and expand into compliance and systems leadership.

• Culture & Perks: The company fosters a supportive, roll-up-your-sleeves environment with strong team camaraderie. Expect community involvement through fundraisers and events, along with team-building traditions like cookouts and holiday celebrations.

• Work Environment: Professional yet approachable, balancing accountability with support.

• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with match, PTO, and paid holidays. After 90 days, the role shifts to a hybrid schedule with one day remote per week.

Onsite in Mooresville, NC

Payroll is essential to both employee satisfaction and organizational compliance. With over 130 employees across multiple states, accurate and timely payroll is mission-critical. This Payroll Accountant role was created to relieve the HR Manager, who has been balancing payroll on top of many other responsibilities.

You will own payroll operations end-to-end—managing W-2 processing, garnishments, reimbursements, tax setups, and allowances. You’ll oversee the time and attendance system, ensuring timely approvals, and you’ll train managers and superintendents to drive consistency. The role also supports onboarding and orientations for new hires, while assisting with accounting functions like reporting and budgeting.

This role not only ensures compliance and accuracy but also frees leadership to focus on larger business priorities and growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience processing multi-state payroll for W-2 employees (hourly and salaried)

• Knowledge of payroll compliance including garnishments, reimbursements, and tax requirements

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, or Kronos

• Accounting knowledge to support reporting, compliance, and budgeting

• Proactive, detail-oriented approach, with confidence in tracking down timecard approvals and training staff

• A direct and accountable communication style—comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization
  
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