Staff Accountant – Payroll Focus

Milender White Inc. is an award-winning Colorado-based general contractor providing comprehensive pre-construction and construction management services.

MWI actively pursues, trains, and retains exceptionally talented individuals who are able to support company growth as we continue to win coveted projects. We seek those who desire to perform at high levels on an individual and team basis.

Position Summary:

This accounting position is one of three positions on Milender White’s financial team that have individual areas of expertise and are, also, cross-trained in other areas (general ledger, accounts payable, etc.) to achieve redundancy and allow flexibility within the department.  This is a full-time position focused on the payroll; payroll, sales & use taxes; and licensure.  It requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in direct payroll processing and comparable experience in payroll taxes.  The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of general bookkeeping and monthly close activities as well as knowledge in multi-state payroll and the accounting required for employee benefits.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Process payroll on a weekly basis for multiple locations and multiple projects
• Prepare payroll tax reports, as required
• File all sales & use tax reports; work with auditors regarding sales & use taxes, and ensure that accrued costs are accurate
• Assist project sites with matters related to payroll, payroll taxes, and sales/use taxes
• Responsible for all business and contracting licensure in various jurisdictions, counties, and states
• Cross-train to support critical departmental activities & processes
• Implement new processes to streamline and improve business flows
• General accounting duties as required

Position Requirements:

• College degree in accounting plus 1-3 years of experience in public or private accounting required.
• Proven track record in financial knowledge and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate to all levels of employees, leadership, and external parties
• Demonstrated time management skills including the ability to manage conflicting priorities in a high-pressure environment while still maintaining a customer-oriented focus and professionalism
• Stress tolerance
• Professional personal presentation
• Willingness to learn new things and assist others

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Affirmative Action / EOE
Milender White Construction Co. maintains a drug and alcohol free work environment.