Staff Accountant- Construction Payroll

Teufel Landscape•Hillsboro, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Teufel Landscape is hiring an experienced Staff Accountant to perform core general accounting functions and support accounting and reconciliation of payroll-related activity. The role combines general ledger work with the detailed reconciliation and compliance responsibilities of construction payroll, including union dues, workers’ compensation, certified payroll, payroll liabilities, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and employee deductions. The position works onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience.

Requirements

Previous staff accounting or similar general accounting experience.
Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
Understanding of payroll liabilities, payroll taxes, employee deductions, benefits, and workers’ compensation accounting.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage recurring deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience with Oregon and Washington payroll requirements strongly preferred.
Experience with construction payroll, certified payroll, union payroll, and/or prevailing wage environments strongly preferred.
Experience with Acumatica is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
Prepare and post general ledger journal entries.
Support month-end closing procedures and monthly account reconciliations.
Maintain fixed asset accounting and related entries.
Research and resolve account discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
Assist the Controller and accounting team with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
Perform weekly and monthly payroll reconciliations.
Reconcile accrued wages, payroll liabilities, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
Reconcile Oregon and Washington state payroll taxes and applicable federal payroll taxes.
Reconcile 401(k), retirement contributions, and employee benefit accounts.
Reconcile garnishments and other employee deductions.
Reconcile workers’ compensation and other payroll-related accounts.
Support accounting and reconciliation related to union dues and union payroll obligations.
Support certified payroll accounting and reporting requirements.
Review payroll-related transactions for accuracy and proper general ledger treatment.
Work with payroll and accounting team members to research and resolve discrepancies.