Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

John T. Jones Construction Co. is seeking a full-time Payroll & AP Specialist. We are a medium sized General Contracting Firm specializing in Water/ Wastewater Construction.Responsibilities:

Payroll, Accounts Payable, Job Costing/Equipment

Process payroll for 50+ employees weekly, including payments for garnishments, child support obligations, payroll tax deposit

Process accounts payable from invoice to payment

Assist in administering and maintaining employee records and benefits policies

Reconciliation of Vendor statements and Customer payments

Maintain payment files and invoice files

Responsible for the assembling, processing, reviewing and submission of applications for payment for multiple projects.

Certified payroll & lien waiver maintenance and subcontractor insurance verification.

Job cost tracking, analysis and reporting.

Process budget changes and maintain project files in orderly, organized manner Process and understand the construction billing and collections process. Interface with Project Managers and senior management on all aspects of construction accounting.

Track and monitor tools, vehicles, and equipment locations

Maintain records of miles/hours on vehicles and equipment to assist in maintenance planning

Perform/review bank account and petty cash reconciliations

Process withholding and sales tax returns

Assist with general office duties as required

Skills/Education:

2-5 years in a related position, construction industry a plus

High School Diploma, preferably a two-year related degree

Competent with computers & exposure to accounting software

Proficient in Microsoft Excel , Word & Outlook

Characteristics:

Detail oriented

Self Starter

Time management

Ability to work within a team environment

$16/hr