Payroll Accountant

Overview

• Privately held, multi-state construction services organization generating hundreds of millions in revenue with decades of market presence
• 100+ employees across the Southeast, supporting large-scale commercial projects for nationally recognized customers
• Strong industry reputation with a stable backlog and long-term customer relationships
• Entering a high-growth phase, modernizing systems and scaling toward a $3B–$5B revenue vision through expansion and acquisitions

• Engaged, accessible leadership with experience scaling operations and implementing modern systems
• Career growth beyond payroll, with exposure to accounting, compliance, operations, and systems optimization
• Collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves culture with strong team camaraderie and community involvement
• Competitive benefits package plus hybrid flexibility (one remote day per week after onboarding)

• Onsite role in North Charlotte metro

• Newly created role designed to support growth and relieve leadership bandwidth
• Ownership of multi-state payroll operations for hourly and salaried employees
• Key partner to managers and field leaders driving consistent timekeeping, approvals, and compliance
• Critical contributor to reporting and process stability as the organization continues to scale

• Proven experience owning multi-state W-2 payroll in a growing environment
• Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, garnishments, and reimbursements
• Experience with modern payroll platforms (ADP, Paychex, UKG, Kronos, or similar)
• Organized, accountable operator comfortable working independently and partnering cross-functional