| Location | Santee, SC |
Job Description: Accounts Payable & Payroll ClerkThis is not a remote position. Candidate will be assigned to our Lake Marion Bridges Project in Santee, SC. You must be able to reasonably commute to this location.OverviewThis role supports both accounts payable and payroll processing functions, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping, timely payments, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable
Perform accounting clerical tasks related to processing and maintaining accounting records and invoicesProcess new vendor setup formsManage purchase orders (POs), including receiving from project teams and issuing to vendorsCollect and organize order acknowledgments, packing slips, and invoicesCompile documentation with proper cost coding and submit to local officeMaintain logs (PO log, buyout log, subcontract log) and provide weekly reporting
Payroll
Prepare weekly or bi-weekly payroll and maintain timekeeping recordsInput and verify data from time sheets, production records, and timecards into payroll systemsBalance payroll entries and prepare/upload files to the ERP systemRespond to employee questions on pay, deductions, and taxesAssist employees with tax forms and direct deposit updatesTrack PTO, sick leave, garnishments, and other payroll deductionsCoordinate with supervisors to resolve missing or incorrect time entriesProcess new hires and layoffs documentation and submit to corporatePrepare payroll reports for management and audit purposesEnsure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, or related fieldProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting/payroll systemsBasic understanding of payroll processes, procedures, and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Construction or A/E/C industry experienceExperience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)2+ years of accounts payable or payroll experience
Skills & Competencies
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skillsStrong communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to work with all levels of the organizationSelf-motivated and able to operate with some supervision
Reporting StructureReports to: Project Business ManagerAbout UsBalfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.