What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Compliance Specialist position at TJ McCartney?
Payroll and Compliance Specialist
T.J. McCartney is one of the leading drywall contractors in New England specializing in large-scale projects, including museums and office buildings, hospitals and high tech laboratories, condominiums and hotels, as well as office fit-ups. Join us for an amazing opportunity to thrive and grow your career in an environment that values people who are caring, curious and effective.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Compliance
- Process weekly payroll for field and office employees.
- Ensure accurate reporting of labor hours, job costing, and project allocations.
- Administer union payroll requirements including benefit contributions and reporting.
- Prepare and submit Certified Payroll reports (including BRJP reports) in accordance with prevailing wage and project compliance requirements.
- Coordinate onboarding of new field employees including payroll setup and required documentation.
- Ensure completion of I-9s, W-4s, state tax forms, and direct deposit setup.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and related liabilities monthly.
- Assist with year-end payroll reporting, including reconciliation, preparation, and validation of W-2 and 1099 filings to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Monthly Close & General Accounting
- Prepare and post intercompany transactions.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the proper accounting period.
- Perform monthly reconciliations including cash, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- 2–5 years of accounting or payroll experience preferred.
- Construction accounting, union payroll strongly preferred.
- Experience with Certified Payroll and prevailing wage reporting is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Sage 300 CRE and construction payroll systems is a plus.
In addition to tremendous potential with a growing organization, we offer you:
- Competitive total rewards package
- Robust health and dental plan
- 401k plan with employer contribution
- Generous PTO
- Disability and Life Insurance at no expense to you
- Matching non-profit grant program
- Learning and development opportunities
- Annual Bonus eligibility
EEO Statement: TJ McCartney
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. TJ McCartney will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at TJ McCartney, or anyone working on behalf of TJ McCartney.