Bookkeeper (Union/Construction)
partnership employmentNew York, NY
Bookkeeper (Union/Construction)
partnership employmentNew York, NY
2 days ago
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All Other Specialty Trade ContractorsOther Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionCommercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAbout the role
Bookkeeper – Construction / Union Payroll Midtown Manhattan | Fully Onsite | Up to $80K Base A mid-sized construction company is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage the full scope of union payroll operations, reporting, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer full-cycle weekly union payroll — approximately 35 field employees and 8 corporate employees, with gross payroll exceeding $2.2M per quarter
- Set up and maintain pay tables in Sage 300 Process and reconcile union remittances, certified payroll, and prevailing wage reports
- Manage workers' compensation reporting/claims, payroll audits, and compliance reporting (OSHA, EEOC, OCIP/CCIP)
- Ensure compliance with NYS unemployment and payroll tax regulations; process and remit payroll taxes
- Handle job costing, payroll reconciliations, and identify/correct discrepancies within Sage 300 Prepare union reporting and external/government reporting as required
- Generate and format Excel reports (tables, payroll packages, data analysis)
- Support payroll system transition (ADP Workforce Now experience a plus)
- Manage payroll wrap-up/year-end processes, garnishments, and benefit remittances
- Provide managerial and administrative oversight of the payroll function
- Collaborate with leadership on payroll compliance matters
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of construction bookkeeping experience
- Strong, hands-on certified payroll reporting experience
- Union payroll experience at a level comparable to construction industry standards
- Hands-on experience with Sage 300 or Timberline
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Industry
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Posted
2 days ago
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