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RQ Construction

Payroll Accountant

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A Payroll Accountant organizes and maintains payroll records and makes employment-related tax payments for a company and its employees. Calculates employee paychecks and tax and benefit withholding amounts. Completes reports on employee compensation. Reviews payroll and tax documents as needed for audits.

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Payroll Accountant RQ Construction
  • 2.9 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time $67,000
  • $95,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Accounting systems Oracle Productivity software Audit support 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. Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects approaching $300M, spanning coast to coast. We are a full-service Design-Build company offering management of projects throughout the United States, with field operations team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.
What RQ Offers Competitive salary:
$67,000
  • 95,000 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. Our Mission Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders." RQ offers a variety of services including construction, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction, and LEED/sustainable design management for projects ranging from $30M to over $100M. RQ's experience includes projects throughout the nation, including California, Virginia, North Carolina, and internationally at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The success of this company has been built on three pillars: Quality, Integrity, and Leadership. Our employees work hard as a team, thrive on innovation, and remain committed to being the first choice of our clients as well as all other stakeholders. Join RQ, apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance