Payroll Accountant

Overview

This role is for a Payroll Accountant (Remote) supporting the Accounting/Finance team. The position is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of payroll accounting—from posting payroll and reconciling accounts to ensuring labor costs are correctly allocated to projects. The role works closely with Accounting, Payroll, and HR to help keep financial reporting audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Own the payroll accounting cycle in Oracle, including:
  • Posting payroll to the general ledger weekly
  • Performing monthly reconciliations of payroll, benefits, and Workers’ Compensation accounts
• Maintain strong proficiency in Oracle Human Capital Management and Oracle Fusion ERP, optimizing usage to improve internal processes and reporting
• Prepare documentation for audits (Workers’ Comp, OSHA, internal/external) and keep payroll records compliance-ready
• Partner with Accounting, Payroll, and Operations to identify and resolve discrepancies and support budgeting and forecasting
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; other education combined with relevant experience may be considered
• 2+ years of payroll and accounting experience
• Experience working Oracle Human Capital Management and/or Oracle Fusion ERP required
• Experience in construction accounting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with compliance-heavy, audit-facing work

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $65,000–$81,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s primary home location and applicable geographic pay range
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching

Location

Remote