Construction Payroll and AP Specialist

Innovative Concrete • St. George, UT

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About The Position

The Payroll and AP Specialist is an accounting team member responsible for weekly construction payroll and accounts payable. The role works closely with the Controller, HR, and general superintendents, supporting accurate crew payments and vendor accounts. The position is suited to a dependable, organized person who communicates clearly and values accuracy. Construction accounting experience is required. The employer, Innovative Concrete, LLC, is a commercial concrete contractor working across Utah, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Requirements

• Prior industry experience is required.
• An accounting background is required.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Sage, ADP, and similar tools.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Four or more years of related accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Positive attitude.
• Extremely organized.
• Ability to multitask with distractions.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process weekly construction payroll.
• Process payroll-related deductions, including garnishments, loans, and tax withholdings.
• Process and file weekly certified payroll and prevailing wage reports.
• Process monthly workers’ compensation reports and payments.
• Reconcile and process benefit payments and reports for health, dental, vision, IRA, and life insurance.
• Provide administrative, financial, and clerical support in accounts payable.
• Process vendor and supplier invoices.
• Evaluate and process payables for weekly payment.
• Reconcile vendor and supplier accounts monthly.
• Manage vendor and supplier accounting relationships.
• Process and reconcile the primary company credit card weekly.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including sales/use tax and 1099 requirements.
• Collaborate with auditors on internal and external audit requests.
• Research, resolve, and respond to vendor and purchasing employee inquiries about account status.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order and invoice-processing problems and communicate resolutions to appropriate personnel.
• Review payment documents for accuracy and proper documentation before entering them for payment in Sage.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with suppliers and employees, including managers and supervisors.
• Enter financial data accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain vendor invoice files.
• Collect vendor documents needed for compliance.
• Help complete and prepare regularly scheduled year-end activities and reporting.
• Travel to the company’s other divisions when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the accounting department.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Health insurance from a leading provider of employee benefits.
• Affordable dental insurance.
• Vision insurance with a large network and savings and discounts.
• Life insurance: $50,000 for employees, $25,000 for a significant other, and $10,000 for children.
• Aflac supplemental insurance, with plans such as short-term disability.
• Simple IRA through American Funds, with the company matching up to 3%.
• A tool available to employees and eligible dependents that can help with life problems, including counseling and support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance abuse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed