Payroll & Cost Accountant; Scottsville, NY

Payroll & Job Cost Accountant (Scottsville, NY)

Job Description

Title: Payroll & Job Cost Accountant

Reports To: Controller

Department: Accounting

Summary of Position: The Payroll and Job Cost Accountant is responsible for processing payroll for Tower Construction, Civil and Structural field crews. This position will complete auditing and reconciliation of both 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