Payroll/Benefits/Accounting Coordinator

This role reports to and provides critical support to the Controller and broader team by managing benefit functions, processing payroll, certified payroll, handling accounting-related tasks, and ensuring regulatory and internal compliance. The ideal candidate has solid accounting knowledge, strong Payroll/Benefits capabilities, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Benefits:

• Handle payroll processing and employee benefit program administration
• Maintain accurate and timely records for payroll/benefits
• Process certified payroll - TN State related jobs
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and deadlines
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain confidential personnel files and benefit documentation
• Help coordinate HR-related compliance and reporting (e.g., I-9s, ACA, EEOC)
• Other duties as assigned

Accounting:

• Process and review invoices (payroll and AP)
• Assist with monthly general journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings and audit preparation
• Support Controller in various contract administration and closeout tasks
• Act as a liaison between S&W Accounting and Corporate Payroll/Benefit departments for data integrity
• Perform general administrative duties including but not limited to paperless filing, scheduling, and communication with vendors and internal staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field (Bachelor's preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in payroll, accounting, and/or HR roles
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred:

• Experience with construction industry accounting and payroll
• Familiarity with Foundation Construction Software, Trimble Spectrum or similar platforms
• Familiar with employment law
• Knowledge of Accounting & HR best practices
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal Supervision

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Positive, team-focused work environment

Join Our Team:

If you are a proactive and dependable professional with a passion for finance, people, and organization, we would love to hear from you. At S&W Contracting Company, LLC, you'll find a workplace that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do.