Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: Controller
About Us
Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc., provides top quality services in telecommunications, pipeline, utilities and industrial/civil construction.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll/AR Specialist to join our finance team. In this dual role, you will split your time between ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is a team player, thrives on accuracy, and possesses excellent communication skills for interacting with both internal team members and external clients.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Process end-to-end payroll for employees using Sage CRE.
- Review and verify timecards, commissions, bonuses, and expense reimbursements.
- Manage payroll deductions, benefits contributions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
- Onboard new hires in the payroll system and handle terminations.
- Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding paychecks.
- Pay and file weekly/monthly taxes
Accounts Receivable & Billing
- Post customer payments by recording cash, checks.
- Monitor aging AR reports and proactively follow up on overdue accounts via phone and email.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and issue credits or refunds when necessary.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including AR reconciliations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 2–4 years of experience handling both payroll processing and accounts receivable functions.
- Education: High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus.
- Software Proficiency: Strong experience with accounting software Sage CRE.
- Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Most important – High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential sensitive data.
- Strong professional communication skills for collection calls and internal support.
- Laser-sharp attention to detail and data-entry accuracy.
What We Offer
- Salary is based on experience but starting at 40,000 a year
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with a portion of the health insurance premium paid by the employer.
- 401k and profit sharing available when eligible
To Apply
Do not call the office. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this dual role to mmossbarger@gradycrawford.com or submit resume and cover letter at www.gradycrawford.com