Payroll and Accounting Specialist Job at Search Pro Group, Chesapeake, VA

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  • Search Pro Group
  • Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A privately owned Chesapeake contractor with 60 employees in VA only is seeking a talented Payroll /Accounting Specialist. This position sits onsite 5 days per week and reports to the controller. The company is entrepreneurial and offers excellent benefits, PTO, and 401K match. 

What You’ll Do

  • Manage full-cycle payroll, including Davis-Bacon reporting
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws & employment regulations
  • Maintain accurate payroll, benefits, and deductions records
  • Reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and support monthly close
  • Process payables & receivables, invoices, and vendor payments
  • Review job cost & general ledgers, support monthly close
  • Create, track, and submit invoices through customer portals
  • Collaborate with Purchasing on vendor applications, invoices, and payments
  • Assist Director of Admin & Controller with special projects
  • Assist leadership with reporting, audits, and special projects

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of accounting/payroll experience
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems
  • Strong compliance knowledge (tax & employment law)
  • Team player with excellent communication & problem-solving skills

Join a Chesapeake team that values accuracy, collaboration, and a “help-first” culture.

Company Description

Search Pro Group is a boutique search firm that focuses on placing talented accounting, finance, payroll & HR professionals. We offer direct hire and temporary placement services. We are seasoned experts with 100+ recommendations from clients and candidates via LinkedIn.

Company Description

Search Pro Group is a boutique search firm that focuses on placing talented accounting, finance, payroll & HR professionals. We offer direct hire and temporary placement services. We are seasoned experts with 100+ recommendations from clients and candidates via LinkedIn.

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors,

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