Bookkeeper; Payroll Emphasis - Collaborative Environment

Salary: USD
31 - USD
34 per hour

$31–$34/hour | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

We’re partnering with a client to hire a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with a strong payroll focus. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and wants to expand their accounting experience.

• Process, review, and validate payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation
• Maintain payroll systems, including new hires, pay rates, deductions, and classifications
• Verify timecards, tax with holdings, and compliance with wage laws and agreements
• Manage payroll tax filings, direct deposits, W-2s, and reporting requirements
• Prepare certified payroll, union reports, labor reports, and reconciliations
• Support union and prevailing wage requirements, including rate updates and audits
• Record journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Assist with financial reporting and general accounting tasks
• Manage payroll funding, bank transfers, and account balances
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries

• 3+ years of payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting
• Experience with construction or union payroll preferred
• Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements is a plus
• Additional accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Competitive pay: $31–$34/hour
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Gain experience in both payroll and accounting functions
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment