Payroll Accountant

Overview

This role is for a Payroll Accountant (Remote) to join the Accounting/Finance team. The position is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of payroll accounting, including posting payroll, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and ensuring labor costs are correctly allocated to projects. Work is closely coordinated with Accounting, Payroll, and HR to 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 proficiency in Oracle Human Capital Management and Oracle Fusion ERP, optimizing their use to improve internal processes and reporting
• Prepare documentation for audits (Workers' Comp, OSHA, and 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 areas for improvement and implement changes

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $75,000–$100,000 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

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
• Candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
• All candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to a job site at a military base (if applicable for the position).
• Application must be submitted through the employer’s application process (no resume email acceptance noted).