Payroll Accountant

Aston Carter•St. Louis, MO

7d•$48,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

A large, well-established organization is seeking a Payroll Accountant to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a union-heavy workforce. This role is critical to maintaining employee trust, operational efficiency, and compliance across field and office teams. The ideal candidate is highly fluent in Excel and payroll systems, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and confident partnering with HR, field leadership, union representatives, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to move quickly and accurately across systems.
Union payroll experience, preferably in construction.
High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
Strong communication skills and comfort working with field and union personnel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Viewpoint payroll system.
Certified payroll reporting experience.
Experience in the construction industry.
Manufacturing payroll experience with union exposure.
Experience in payroll tax and benefits reconciliation.

Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll for approximately 160 field employees and 85 office employees, with an increase to 180–200 during peak periods.
Administer union and non-union payroll, including hourly and salaried employees.
Maintain accurate pay rates, deductions, benefits, and union labor classifications.
Ensure compliance with union agreements, labor laws, and internal policies.
Prepare and support certified payroll reporting as required.
Work fluidly between Excel and Viewpoint (or similar payroll systems) to validate, reconcile, and troubleshoot payroll data.
Build, maintain, and enhance payroll-related spreadsheets and reporting tools.
Support payroll tax filings and benefit-related uploads as applicable.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options
Nationwide provider networks
Preventive care covered at 100% in-network Deductible Reimbursement (HRA) – PPO Plans
Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Helps offset deductible and eligible medical expenses
Reduces your out-of-pocket healthcare costs Dental & Vision Insurance Family Coverage
Coverage available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents Wellness Support Gym Membership Reimbursement
Annual $150 reimbursement for gym or fitness memberships Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% free and confidential services for you and your household Income Protection Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
100% income replacement for eligible disabilities
Up to 13 weeks of coverage
No cost to employees Life Insurance
Company-paid life insurance coverage
Optional additional coverage available for employees and dependents Financial Security & Retirement 401(k) with Company Match
Tarlton matches 50% of your contributions, up to 6%
Maximum company contribution of 3% of your salary Career Growth & Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
Available after 2 years of employment
Supports Bachelor’s and MBA degree programs
Invest in your long-term career advancement Professional Development
Training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities Work-Life Balance
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Paid company holidays, including: o New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, plus 1–2 floating holidays annually, depending on the calendar