Payroll Accountant

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (flexibility of ±30 minutes)

Reports To: VP of Finance

Company Size: Approximately 45 Employees

Software: Quick Books

A growing construction organization in Tukwila is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to support continued expansion and increasing financial complexity. This newly created position will play a critical role in strengthening payroll operations and ensuring full prevailing wage compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring deep construction industry experience, strong knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, and the ability to independently manage payroll processes from start to finish. This role will work closely with the VP of Finance and provide support across payroll, billing, and accounting functions.

• Manage all prevailing wage calculations, reporting, filing, and submissions
• Ensure compliance with federal (Davis-Bacon) and state prevailing wage regulations
• Own the prevailing wage process end-to-end, including documentation, review, and submission
• Process payroll for all employees using Quick Books
• Maintain payroll accuracy and compliance across multiple job sites
• Prepare and process billing for construction projects
• Verify billing accuracy and collaborate with project managers to gather required documentation
• Maintain accurate job cost and project financial records
• Support invoicing related to contract and prevailing wage requirements

• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed
• Support month-end close activities
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for leadership
• Provide technical accounting support as needed

• 3–7 years of payroll and/or accounting experience
• Strong experience within the construction industry
• Hands‑on prevailing wage experience with full process ownership
• Experience with construction billing
• Proficiency in Quick Books
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Ability to confidently answer accounting and compliance‑related questions
• Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 annually
• Work Environment: Fully onsite in Tukwila, WA

LHH Recruitment Solutions benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law;

and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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