Payroll Administrator/Accounting Assistant

Sparks GroupPurcellville, VA

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Job Description

Job Summary/Company:Sparks Group is partnered with a thriving and profitable construction organization seeking a detail-oriented professional to support end-to-end payroll operations and general accounting functions. This role is essential for maintaining the accuracy of compensation data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing reliable financial reporting.Responsibilities:

Manage the full-cycle compensation process, from verifying timecard entries to finalizing direct deposit exports.
Oversee compliance reporting, including weekly certified payroll submittals and recurring benefit contributions (401k, HSA, garnishments).
Maintain financial accuracy through monthly payroll accruals, journal entries, and ledger reconciliations.
Audit and update employee records, ensuring personal data, tax exemptions, and wage changes are reflected accurately and confidentially.
Generate compensation analysis reports for leadership and assist with broader administrative and accounting tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

3+ years of professional experience in a combined payroll and accounting role.
Technical proficiency in industry-standard software (ideally construction-focused platforms like Foundation, Sage, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage complex benefit spreadsheets and multi-task across cross-functional teams.
High degree of integrity regarding the handling of sensitive employee information and strict adherence to federal and state labor regulations.
Industry background in construction, engineering, or design-build environments is considered a distinct advantage.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

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