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R.O.W. PRO LLC is an established right-of-way reclamation and utility line clearance contractor operating across North Mississippi. We specialize in vegetation management for electric cooperatives and power companies. We are seeking a dependable, highly organized professional to take ownership of our weekly payroll processing, QuickBooks bookkeeping, utility billing, accounts payable, and day-to-day office administration.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the full weekly payroll cycle, full-charge bookkeeping, and keeping the office organized and running efficiently. You will pull field hours directly from busybusy, verify cost codes and machine hours, process payroll in QuickBooks (including court-ordered garnishments and deductions), manage accounts payable and vendor bills, generate power company invoices, reconcile monthly accounts, and facilitate annual audits. When payroll and core financial duties are completed, you will take initiative on daily office tasks, document filing, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Weekly Payroll Processing:
- Pull, audit, and reconcile electronic hours, equipment time, and cost codes from busybusy for field crews.
- Enter and run complete weekly payroll in QuickBooks accurately and on strict deadlines.
- Manage and execute specialized payroll deductions, including child support garnishments, wage attachments, and benefit deductions.
- Monitor and enforce timecard compliance, unapproved overtime corrections, and supervisor sign-offs.
- Accounts Payable (A/P):
- Receive, verify, and code vendor invoices, supplier bills, equipment repair statements, and subcontractor charges into QuickBooks.
- Track payment due dates, manage vendor relationships, prepare disbursements/checks, and ensure accounts stay current without late fees.
- Match bills to purchase orders or receipts and review expenses for accuracy.
- Billing, Invoicing & Receivables (A/R):
- Generate and submit detailed weekly/monthly invoices to utility cooperatives and power companies based on contracted crew hours and billable equipment time.
- Track accounts receivable, monitor payment status, and make mobile/bank check deposits.
- Bookkeeping & Monthly Financial Close:
- Maintain the general ledger and reconcile bank and credit card accounts within QuickBooks.
- Perform monthly closeout in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate job costing, clean accounts, and up-to-date financial records.
- Audits & Compliance:
- Lead documentation prep and reporting for annual Workers' Compensation and General Liability insurance audits.
- Manage compliance records, employee documentation (Form I-9, E-Verify), and DOT driver compliance files.
- Office Organization & Daily Administration:
- Maintain a structured, highly organized office environment and digital/paper filing system.
- Handle day-to-day office tasks when payroll or billing is not time-sensitive (sorting mail, ordering office supplies, answering calls, assisting management with paperwork, and organizing records).
- Assist operations leadership with general administrative tasks as needed to keep company workflows moving.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Computer & Tech Proficiency:
- Strong working knowledge of Windows PC environments, file management, and modern office technology.
- Comfortable navigating cloud software, email systems, and digital workflows; quick learner with new tech tools.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office programs.
- Software Experience:
- QuickBooks: 2+ years of hands-on experience running payroll, managing deductions, entering bills/managing accounts payable, invoicing, and monthly reconciliation (QuickBooks Desktop or Online).
- Time Tracking: Experience with busybusy or similar mobile/electronic time tracking software is preferred.
- Accounting & Payroll Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of accounts payable workflows, bill tracking, and vendor reconciliation.
- Solid understanding of gross-to-net payroll calculations, overtime regulations, and statutory deduction handling (garnishments, child support).
- Direct experience preparing records for Workers' Comp audits.
- Key Traits: Exceptional organizational skills, strong self-starter mentality during downtime, high attention to numerical detail, strict confidentiality, and proactive communication.
Compensation & Work Schedule
- Pay: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour (depending on experience).
- Schedule: Daytime hours (Monday – Thursday / Friday schedule dependent on operational and payroll cycles).
- Location: On-site in Guntown, MS.
- Benefits: Paid company holidays and company benefits discussed during interview.
To Apply
Please submit your resume with relevant QuickBooks payroll and bookkeeping experience through Indeed.
R.O.W. PRO LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in payroll accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing software such as ADP, Ceridian, or UKG
- Knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
- Proficiency in reconciling payroll accounts and preparing general ledger journal entries
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential preferred for mid-level and senior roles
- Experience preparing or supporting W-2, 940, and 941 filings and year-end close
Tips for Your Payroll Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to payroll systems
List every payroll platform you've worked in, including ADP, Ceridian, UKG, or Workday Payroll, by name. Hiring managers scan for system familiarity before reading anything else, so burying this in a skills section at the bottom costs you interviews.
Highlight multi-state compliance experience
If you've processed payroll across multiple states, say so explicitly and name the states. Employers filing in several jurisdictions treat multi-state tax withholding experience as a differentiator, and candidates who don't surface it get screened out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists payroll accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify reconciliation and audit outcomes
Replace vague bullets like 'processed payroll' with specifics: headcount you ran payroll for, reconciliation cycles you owned, or audit findings you resolved. Payroll accountant roles are detail-intensive, and numbers on your resume signal you understand the stakes.
Prepare for a technical payroll scenario question
Many interviews include a walk-through of a payroll discrepancy or a journal entry error. Practice explaining how you'd trace a gross-to-net variance or correct a misfiled 941, because interviewers use this to gauge how you think under pressure.
Negotiate total compensation including FLSA and overtime exposure
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role requires handling exempt versus non-exempt employee classifications and any related audit liability. Roles with significant compliance exposure often have room for a higher base, so ask directly once you have an offer.
Payroll Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most payroll accountants?
Turner Construction Company, Haga Kommer, and Halliburton are hiring the most payroll accountants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large employers managing complex multi-state or multi-entity payroll operations.
How many payroll accountant jobs are remote?
About 34% of payroll accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on cloud-based payroll platforms that don't require an on-site presence. Fully remote positions are most common in payroll systems administration and compliance-focused roles, while hands-on reconciliation or audit-support positions more often require at least partial in-office work.
How do you become a payroll accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then gain experience processing payroll in an entry-level accounting or payroll specialist role. Build fluency in at least one major payroll platform, learn multi-state tax withholding rules, and pursue the Certified Payroll Professional credential once you have enough hands-on experience to sit for the exam. From there, roles with general ledger and reconciliation ownership open up.
How do you get hired as a payroll accountant with little experience?
Start by targeting payroll specialist or payroll coordinator roles, which are common entry points that transition directly into payroll accountant titles as you take on reconciliation and journal entry responsibilities. Certifications in payroll fundamentals and demonstrable experience with any major payroll system, even from an internship or part-time bookkeeping role, make a meaningful difference when your work history is short.
What does the payroll accountant interview process look like?
Most payroll accountant interviews include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical round with the accounting manager or controller covering payroll tax knowledge, reconciliation workflows, and system experience. Some employers add a short written exercise such as identifying errors in a sample payroll register or walking through a journal entry. References and a background check typically close the process before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to payroll accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to payroll accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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