Payroll Accountant (Union & Construction)Role Overview

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for producing accurate, timely weekly payroll for union and confidential employees while maintaining compliance with union agreements, tax regulations, and company policies. This position plays a key role in payroll reporting, union benefits administration, payroll tax filings, certified payroll, and reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, patient, and comfortable working with imperfect or incomplete data. Success in this role requires proactive validation of union rates, benefits, and deductions to ensure accurate payroll processing and audit-ready documentation.

Key ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly union and confidential payroll accurately and on timeEnsure compliance with union contracts, wage determinations, and company policiesAdminister union benefits, including health & welfare contributions and reportingPrepare and submit certified payroll reportsManage payroll tax filings and W‑2 preparationUpload and reconcile 401(k) contributions, including annual reportingReconcile payroll and benefit-related liability accounts to the general ledgerCoordinate and support union and payroll auditsReconcile benefit invoices and investigate discrepanciesWork cross-functionally with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll and benefits issuesRequired Skills & ExperiencePayroll processing and payroll accountingPayroll tax knowledge and complianceGeneral ledger reconciliationsExperience working with union payrollStrong attention to detail and analytical skillsPreferred QualificationsConstruction industry payroll experienceUnion audit coordination experienceHealth & welfare benefit reporting experience401(k) plan administration experience, including uploads and reconciliationsBasic bookkeeping and accounting knowledgeExperience reconciling benefit invoicesFamiliarity collaborating with HR and Accounting teamsCollege coursework or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldExperience LevelIntermediate

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance offered to employees\n401(k) retirement plan available \nPaid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation policy provided \nCompetitive pay and benefits frequently noted in employee reviews \nGood work‑life balance relative to construction industry norms

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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