Project Accounting Representative (Accounts Payable, Payroll)

Peoplr is seeking a Project Accounting Representative (A/P, Payroll) for our client, Oreair Electric, in the electrical construction industry.  This job is ideal for proactive, detail-oriented professionals who are eager to grow their project accounting, payroll, and accounts payable career in a fast paced, dynamic small company. The Project Accounting Representative, is a full-time, onsite position.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

As a Project Accounting Rep (A/P, Payroll) you will…

• Process and audit payroll for field and office employees, ensuring accurate calculation of employee hours and labor allocations; maintain payroll records and prepare payroll-related reports.
  
• Review, approve, and process accounts payable transactions, including invoices, requisitions, and vendor payments, ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.
  
• Support project accounting functions by maintaining owner invoices, purchase orders, subcontracts, retainage documentation, and job cost records.
  
• Administer subcontractor compliance requirements, including insurance certificates, contract documentation, and lien waivers, and coordinate resolution of deficiencies with project management.
  
• Assist with audit preparation, vendor issue resolution, project closeout activities, and other accounting support functions while maintaining accurate financial and project records.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
  
• Comprehensive, generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with match, and employee stock ownership plan
  

Required Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, and/or general accounting experience
  
• Prior payroll experience or eagerness to learn
  
• Knowledge of construction industry procedures related to accounts payable processing including W9 collection, certificates of insurance (COIs), lien processing, job cost accounting, purchase orders
  
• High proficiency and comfortability with Microsoft Excel functions including PivotTables, formulas, charts, and graphs
  
• Proficiency with ERP software or ability to get up to speed quickly
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  
• Desire to learn and grow skills, industry knowledge, and technical expertise
  
• Strong detail orientation and commitment to excellence in work
  
• Adaptable and flexible; able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, smaller company environment
  
• Associate’s degree in business, accounting or equivalent combination of training and experience
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Oracle
  
• Experience using AI tools to enhance Excel or other accounting processes
  
• Bachelor's degree