HR & Payroll Accountant

Steven Douglas has an industrial client that is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Accountant to support a growing industrial services and field operations business. This role blends payroll processing, benefits administration, HR compliance, and accounting functions to ensure smooth and accurate workforce administration.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees, including field personnel.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and assist with month-end close.
• Oversee benefits enrollment and administration, including onboarding/offboarding support.
• Process wage adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Coordinate with operations leadership on workforce scheduling, headcount updates, and labor reporting.
• Prepare payroll and HR compliance reports (e.g., ACA, W-2, EEO, unemployment).
• Support audits and liaise with external payroll and benefits vendors.
• Assist with analysis of labor costs, workforce trends, and payroll KPIs for management.

• 2+ years of payroll and HR accounting experience (industrial, energy, field services, or repair environments preferred).
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance.
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems; experience with ADP or Paychex is a plus.
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting and basic GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort reconciling financial data.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and ability to manage sensitive information.