Payroll & Cost Accountant; Scottsville, NY

Payroll & Job Cost Accountant (Scottsville, NY)

Title: Payroll & Job Cost Accountant

Reports To: Controller

Department: Accounting

Summary of Position: The Payroll and Job Cost Accountant processes payroll for Tower Construction, Civil and Structural field crews, and performs auditing and reconciliation of payroll and accounting records.

Compensation: $25–$30 per hour based on experience

• Complete daily payroll for field crew into Sage, track hours and verify travel on GPS
• Ensure equipment and projects are linked to the correct number of hours for each crew
• Perform payroll and benefit related reconciliations
• Filing as needed
• Complete reports as needed for payroll purposes
• Other duties as assigned by manager

• A/R payment postings in Sage and customer files
• Process early payment discounts
• Complete billing for departments
• Track loan payments
• Complete loan reconciliation and forecasting
• Track bank transfers
• Collections and A/R forecasting
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Perform General Ledger account reconciliations
• Complete Sales Tax reporting, reconciliations & filing
• Hold, process and reconcile all petty cash transactions
• Complete Warehouse PO’s
• Backup A/P when needed
• Create various reports as needed
• Other duties as assigned by manager

• Truck and equipment recordkeeping & filings
• Fuel system/Fleet Cards administration & audits

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Proven ability in multi-tasking
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to adapt to changing work environment
• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to keep confidential information secure

• High School Diploma / GED
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting
• 1–2 years of Construction Industry experience
• 1–2 years of experience in an Intermediate Accounting position
• 1–2 years of Payroll experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Sage 300 software is a plus

This is a non-management position. This is a full time position.