Accounting & Payroll Manager

PWCampbell•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager to join our growing and talented design-build firm. This position will have primary responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of company payroll through a third-party payroll provider, while also supporting payroll-related accounting entries, labor tracking, credit card administration, and the ongoing oversight of accounting systems and processes.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a related financial operations role.
Experience processing payroll through a third-party payroll provider.
Strong understanding of payroll accounting and journal entries.
Experience with an expense/credit card management platform.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and financial systems.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage recurring deadlines while also supporting multiple accounting and system-related projects.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the company's weekly/biweekly payroll process for multiple companies and states for Union and Non-Union employees.
Collect, review, and validate employee time, deductions, and other payroll-related information; coordinate with employees and managers to resolve payroll and timekeeping issues.
Review payroll reports for accuracy and completeness prior to submission and maintain payroll records to ensure employee changes are accurately reflected in the payroll system.
Prepare and post payroll journal entries and related accounting transactions.
Ensure labor is properly coded to jobs, departments, cost codes, and other required accounting classifications.
Administer the company's credit card program and related employee accounts expenses.
Manage new card requests, changes and cancellations.
Monitor credit card transactions and expense submissions for completeness and proper coding.
Review transactions for compliance with company policies and accounting requirements.
Assist the Controller with the day-to-day oversight of accounting and related financial systems.
Identify system issues, process inefficiencies, and identify opportunities for automation or improvement.
Support system upgrades and new functionality, and maintain accounting and payroll procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing account reconciliations and supporting schedules as assigned.
Support the Controller and accounting team with financial reporting, accounting projects, and process improvement initiatives.