Payroll Specialist​/Accountant - Morley-Moss

About Us

We construct, renovate, and install nearly every electrical system component related to data center construction, facilities maintenance, electrical systems upgrades, and virtually anything else required to keep facilities running on the cutting edge of efficiency and technology.

Morley Moss, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant with a minimum of 3‑5 years of payroll and accounting experience, preferably in a Construction environment.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices, including accurate and timely completion of internal and external payroll reporting requirements.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
• Supports the CFO in the day‑to‑day finance and accounting activities of the company, including timely issuance of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, accurate processing of accounting transactions, and such other duties and responsibilities as come within the purview of this position.
• Follows internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as payroll administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Assists with monthly and quarterly accounting close and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assists with general accounting, including being responsible for the operating company’s treasury and tax obligations.
• Insurance reporting and maintenance.
• Reviews and prepares Certified Payroll Reports, OCIP/Insurance Reports, Construction Employment Reports and M/WBE Reports as required.
• Reviews and approves internal paperwork relating to new projects, change orders, and cost estimates.
• Calculates and maintains hourly cost breakdowns and billing labor rates.
• Escalates critical and/or sensitive issues to Senior Leadership with recommendations for resolution.
• Performs additional assignments as required by the company or as directed by CFO or President.
• Other duties as needed.
  
  Note:
  
  this job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree or currently pursuing degree preferred.
• 3‑5 years working in a payroll capacity, preferably in a construction environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formulas and formatting.
• Proficient with payroll and accounting software. Experience with Pro Contractor and/or Viewpoint Vista is a plus.
• Familiarity with Windows‑based operating systems and web‑based applications.
• Ability to create, file and manage electronic documents.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must demonstrate commitment to EMCOR values.

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees,…