The Accounting & HR Administrator manages payroll bookkeeping and HR administration ensuring accurate financial records and compliance. Responsibilities include processing payroll handling invoices managing accounts payable/receivable and overseeing hiring and termination paperwork. This role supports financial operations and workforce management in a fastpaced construction environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Accounting and Payroll
Payroll Processing
Process weekly payroll for hourly steelworkers and foremen (based on timecards).
Process biweekly payroll for salaried employees.
Track hours overtime deductions and payroll taxes.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Generate and send client invoices based on project milestones or contract terms.
Process vendor subcontractor and equipment rental payments.
Reconcile bank statements and maintain financial records.
Financial Tracking & Reporting
Assist in tracking job costs budgets and expenses.
Maintain accurate records for audits and endofyear reporting.
Meet with the President weekly to review cash flow AP strategy and AR followups.
Assist with financial audits and compliance reporting.
Financial Reporting & Cash Flow Management
Maintain and update Cash Flow Management models.
Prepare and update AR and AP reports.
Track and report KPI metrics for Sales Operations and Project Management.
Provide the President with monthly financial reports including the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
Update the Labor Burden Overhead Absorption and Breakevenmodels monthly adjusting for staffing indirect/direct cost and revenue changes.
Work with the Estimating Manager and/or President to verify and update pricing in the estimating tool.
Estimating & Project Management Support
Liaise with the Project Management Manager on invoicing at the end of each project phase.
Ensure accurate job cost data is updated in Project Management software and/or QuickBooks Online.
Work with the Estimating Manager and/or President to align labor burden and overhead absorption data with estimating and job costing.
Human Resources Administration
Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
Handle new hire paperwork (tax forms direct deposit benefits setup).
Maintain employee records (certifications work authorizations compliance documents).
Process termination paperwork and ensure compliance with company policies.
Employee Benefits & Insurance Management
Administer and manage the401(k) plan including employee enrollments contribution changes and compliance reporting.
Overseecompanyprovided health insurance handling employee enrollments changes and coordination with the insurance provider.
Work with the insurance company toprovide workers compensation documentation ensure claims are processed and submit premium payments.
Workforce Management
Track workers compensation claims and safety compliance.
Maintain and update qualifications and certification records for labor staff related to equipment operation.
Assist the Field Operations Manager with coordinating staff training programs and tracking training completion.
Ensure all labor personnel have completed necessary training and certifications before operating equipment or engaging in specific tasks.
Coordinate hiring needs with management including subcontractor engagement.
Qualification
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (required). Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field (preferred).
Experience
3 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience (preferably in construction manufacturing or a similar industry).
Experience with QuickBooks Online and payroll processing software.
Experience with project management software (preferred).
Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of accounting principles including accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll processing.
Ability to manage HR administrative tasks such as onboarding employee records and compliance.
High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll invoicing and financial reporting.
Effective time management skills to meet payroll invoicing and reporting deadlines.
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online Microsoft Excel and payroll processing software.
Strong communication skills to interact professionally with employees vendors and management.
Problemsolving ability to resolve payroll discrepancies invoicing issues and HR concerns efficiently.
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