Construction Payroll & Accounting Specialist
Crystal Heating & Cooling
Greater St. Louis Area, MO

Pay: $50,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:30 PM (flexibility during payroll and reporting cycles)

Build Your Career with an Employee-Owned Company That Invests in Its People

Crystal Heating & Cooling has proudly served the Greater St. Louis area since 1965 and continues to grow as an employee-owned leader in HVAC service and construction. As an ESOP company, employees share in the long-term success of the business while building stable, rewarding careers. We are seeking a Construction Payroll & Accounting Specialist to support payroll operations, accounting processes, and compliance reporting in a dynamic service and construction environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing payroll administration with broader accounting responsibilities. In this role, you will work closely with accounting leadership to ensure payroll accuracy, maintain compliance requirements, support financial reporting, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage reporting, union reporting, or construction accounting environments is highly valued.

Why Work With Us
• Competitive salary of $50,000-$70,000 based on experience
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• Family coverage available through pre-tax payroll deductions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing long-term retirement value
• 10-25 days of PTO based on tenure
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Stable, employee-owned company with long-term career opportunities
• Annual employee appreciation and family events

About the Role
This position combines payroll administration, accounting support, and compliance coordination within a construction and service organization. You will own weekly payroll processing and support general accounting activities while helping ensure compliance with certified payroll, labor requirements, reporting standards, and internal financial controls. Success in this role requires accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
• Process weekly payroll including time review, reconciliation, PTO tracking, and payroll accuracy controls
• Prepare certified payroll, prevailing wage documentation, union reporting, and fringe benefit administration
• Support payroll accounting activities including journal entries, labor allocations, reconciliations, and reporting
• Assist with month-end close, audit preparation, and financial reporting activities
• Maintain payroll and accounting records while ensuring compliance with labor and reporting requirements
• Coordinate payroll-related administration including garnishments, unemployment claims, benefits changes, and employee updates
• Track and maintain company licenses, insurance documentation, certifications, and compliance records
• Partner with accounting leadership to improve processes and maintain accurate financial data

What You Bring
• 3+ years of experience in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, staff accounting, or financial administration
• Experience in construction payroll, certified payroll, prevailing wage, union payroll, or compliance reporting strongly preferred
• Understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping
• Experience with accounting software; QuickBooks experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize and analyze payroll and financial data
• Familiarity with general ledger processes and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience preferred

If you are looking for a stable accounting opportunity where your work directly impacts company performance and long-term success, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today. Please no calls. All candidates must apply online.

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