Payroll Accountant

RQ Construction

$75K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required, with flexibility on other education if paired with relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of payroll and accounting experience required.
  • Proficiency with Oracle Human Capital Management and/or Oracle Fusion ERP is essential.
  • Experience in construction accounting preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products is a must.
  • Attention to detail and comfort with compliance-heavy tasks are crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Own the payroll accounting cycle in Oracle, including posting to the general ledger and monthly reconciliations.
  • Maintain a high level of proficiency in payroll and accounting software and optimize their use for better internal processes.
  • Prepare documentation for various audits and ensure payroll records are compliance-ready.
  • Collaborate with Accounting, Payroll, and Operations to identify and resolve discrepancies and support budgeting efforts.
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement and take initiative to implement changes.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance provided.
  • 401(k) with company matching to help secure your financial future.
Full Job Description
Payroll Accountant - Remote

RQ Construction is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance team. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of our payroll accounting - from posting payroll and reconciling accounts to making sure labor costs land correctly on our projects. You'll work closely with our Accounting, Payroll, & HR teams and play a key role in keeping our financial reporting audit-ready.

What RQ Offers
  • 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

As part of this position, you will:
  • Own the payroll accounting cycle in Oracle - including posting to the general ledger weekly and monthly reconciliations of payroll, benefits, and Workers' Compensation accounts.
  • Maintain a high level of proficiency in the payroll and accounting software (Oracle Human Capital Management and Oracle Fusion ERP) and optimize their use to enhance 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 departments to identify and resolve discrepancies and support budgeting and forecasting.
  • Take initiative to identify areas of 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 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.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at RQ Construction

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Payroll Accountant jobs: