Project Accounting Representative (Accounts Payable, Payroll)

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Jacksonville, FL, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Processes and audits payroll, reviews and pays invoices, maintains project accounting records, and administers subcontractor compliance documentation. Supports job costing, purchase orders, owner invoices, retainage, audits, vendor issue resolution, and project closeouts. The role requires strong Excel skills, accounting or ERP proficiency, attention to detail, and effective communication in a fast-paced onsite construction environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Peoplr is seeking a Project Accounting Representative (A/P, Payroll) for our client, Oreair Electric, in the electrical construction industry.  This job is ideal for proactive, detail-oriented professionals who are eager to grow their project accounting, payroll, and accounts payable career in a fast paced, dynamic small company. The Project Accounting Representative, is a full-time, onsite position.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

As a Project Accounting Rep (A/P, Payroll) you will…

  • Process and audit payroll for field and office employees, ensuring accurate calculation of employee hours and labor allocations; maintain payroll records and prepare payroll-related reports.
  • Review, approve, and process accounts payable transactions, including invoices, requisitions, and vendor payments, ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.
  • Support project accounting functions by maintaining owner invoices, purchase orders, subcontracts, retainage documentation, and job cost records.
  • Administer subcontractor compliance requirements, including insurance certificates, contract documentation, and lien waivers, and coordinate resolution of deficiencies with project management.
  • Assist with audit preparation, vendor issue resolution, project closeout activities, and other accounting support functions while maintaining accurate financial and project records.

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage
  • Comprehensive, generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with match, and employee stock ownership plan

Required Qualifications

  • At least 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, and/or general accounting experience
  • Prior payroll experience or eagerness to learn
  • Knowledge of construction industry procedures related to accounts payable processing including W9 collection, certificates of insurance (COIs), lien processing, job cost accounting, purchase orders
  • High proficiency and comfortability with Microsoft Excel functions including PivotTables, formulas, charts, and graphs
  • Proficiency with ERP software or ability to get up to speed quickly
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Desire to learn and grow skills, industry knowledge, and technical expertise
  • Strong detail orientation and commitment to excellence in work
  • Adaptable and flexible; able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, smaller company environment
  • Associate’s degree in business, accounting or equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Oracle
  • Experience using AI tools to enhance Excel or other accounting processes
  • Bachelor's degree

About Oreair Electric

Oreair Electric is an innovative electrical construction company delivering quality work at competitive costs, specializing in industrial, networks, and technology. They focus on what customers want and strive for continuous improvement in every aspect of their company. They are intimately involved with the innovators of high technologies involved with automation. It is our forte keeping abreast of the rapidly evolving automation world. With a team and family-oriented culture, Oreair is a closely held family business that encourages a work hard, play hard culture where employees enjoy their work and teams.

About Peoplr

Peoplr is a national Human Resources consulting firm that delivers fractional HR solutions, recruiting services, and outplacement/career coaching services. Check us out at www.mypeoplr.com.

 

Peoplr is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment.  We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, other non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

Peoplr is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call 844-577-1940 or email [email protected].



Skills Required

  • At least 1-2 years of accounts payable, payroll, and/or general accounting experience
  • Prior payroll experience or eagerness to learn
  • Knowledge of construction accounts payable procedures, including W9 collection, certificates of insurance, lien processing, job cost accounting, and purchase orders
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Excel functions, including PivotTables, formulas, charts, and graphs
  • Proficiency with ERP software or ability to learn quickly
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Associate's degree in business, accounting, or equivalent training and experience
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced small-company environment
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle
  • Experience using AI tools to enhance Excel or accounting processes
  • Bachelor's degree
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The Company
18 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Peoplr is a national human resources consulting firm that helps businesses manage and improve their people operations. Its services include fractional HR support, recruiting, outplacement, and career coaching, with tailored expertise ranging from individual HR needs to complete department management. The company positions itself as a people-focused partner that simplifies HR and enables clients to concentrate on business growth while building engaging workplaces.

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