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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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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