Payroll Accountant
Private Employer, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Payroll Processing Accountant
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Industry:
Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, Hospitality
Position Overview
The Payroll Processing Accountant supports a fast-paced, multi-entity organization involved in commercial construction, real estate development, hospitality, and property management. This role focuses primarily on payroll administration, while also supporting financial reporting, job-cost accounting, and intercompany reconciliations across multiple operating entities.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple business lines. Experience processing payroll in construction environments, including prevailing wage and certified payroll, is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration (Primary Focus)
Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities.
Ensure compliance with California labor laws, wage-and-hour requirements, and prevailing wage / certified payroll reporting.
Maintain accurate employee records including job classifications, time tracking, benefits deductions, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
Prepare payroll-related tax payments, journal entries, and reconcile payroll liabilities monthly.
Partner with HR to support onboarding, offboarding, and payroll updates.
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation for multiple entities.
Prepare journal entries, maintain accounting registers, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and special financial reporting requests.
Assist the Senior Accounting Manager with ad-hoc analysis and special projects.
Maintain GAAP‑compliant accounting practices and internal controls.
Multi-Entity Accounting Support
Track revenues and departmental costs across operating entities.
Assist with POS‑to‑general‑ledger reconciliations and cash control procedures.
Maintain accurate intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Support internal controls, audit preparation, and financial documentation.
Assist with documentation requests from lenders, auditors, insurance providers, and tax preparers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
3–5 years of accounting or payroll experience; construction industry experience preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and payroll fundamentals.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
Experience with QuickBooks and Sage 300 CRE preferred.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:
$71,000 – $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Wellness and professional development opportunities
Compensation Transparency
Compensation for this position is determined using local, national, and industry-specific market data. Salary ranges reflect the competitive labor market for comparable positions within the construction, development, and real estate industries.
Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as experience, education, specialized skills, geographic location, and internal equity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Employment Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Employment is at-will, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice.
About the Company
We are a diversified organization involved in commercial construction, real estate development, and hospitality, supporting a portfolio of projects across Southern California.
Company Description
We are a privately held company in the construction industry.
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Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Industry:
Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, Hospitality
Position Overview
The Payroll Processing Accountant supports a fast-paced, multi-entity organization involved in commercial construction, real estate development, hospitality, and property management. This role focuses primarily on payroll administration, while also supporting financial reporting, job-cost accounting, and intercompany reconciliations across multiple operating entities.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple business lines. Experience processing payroll in construction environments, including prevailing wage and certified payroll, is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration (Primary Focus)
Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities.
Ensure compliance with California labor laws, wage-and-hour requirements, and prevailing wage / certified payroll reporting.
Maintain accurate employee records including job classifications, time tracking, benefits deductions, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
Prepare payroll-related tax payments, journal entries, and reconcile payroll liabilities monthly.
Partner with HR to support onboarding, offboarding, and payroll updates.
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation for multiple entities.
Prepare journal entries, maintain accounting registers, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and special financial reporting requests.
Assist the Senior Accounting Manager with ad-hoc analysis and special projects.
Maintain GAAP‑compliant accounting practices and internal controls.
Multi-Entity Accounting Support
Track revenues and departmental costs across operating entities.
Assist with POS‑to‑general‑ledger reconciliations and cash control procedures.
Maintain accurate intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Support internal controls, audit preparation, and financial documentation.
Assist with documentation requests from lenders, auditors, insurance providers, and tax preparers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
3–5 years of accounting or payroll experience; construction industry experience preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and payroll fundamentals.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
Experience with QuickBooks and Sage 300 CRE preferred.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:
$71,000 – $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Wellness and professional development opportunities
Compensation Transparency
Compensation for this position is determined using local, national, and industry-specific market data. Salary ranges reflect the competitive labor market for comparable positions within the construction, development, and real estate industries.
Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as experience, education, specialized skills, geographic location, and internal equity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Employment Conditions
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Employment is at-will, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice.
About the Company
We are a diversified organization involved in commercial construction, real estate development, and hospitality, supporting a portfolio of projects across Southern California.
Company Description
We are a privately held company in the construction industry.
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