Description The Payroll Accountant is responsible for producing accurate and timely union and confidential payroll on a weekly basis, while ensuring compliance with union agreements, tax regulations, and company policies. This role manages payroll-related reporting, union benefits administration, certified payroll, tax filings, and reconciliation of payroll liability accounts to the general ledger. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, patient, and comfortable working with imperfect or incomplete data. They must proactively validate union rates, benefits, and deductions to ensure fair, accurate payroll output and compliance with audit requirements. Skills Payroll, Payroll processing, Payroll accounting, payroll tax, general ledger Top Skills Details Payroll,Payroll processing,Payroll accounting,payroll tax,general ledger Additional Skills & Qualifications Construction industry payroll experience Union audit coordination experience Health & welfare benefit reporting 401(k) plan administration: Weekly uploads Reconciliations Annual reporting W‑2 preparation Basic bookkeeping and accounting knowledge Experience reconciling benefit invoices Familiarity working cross-functionally with HR and Accounting College coursework or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance offered to employees 401(k) retirement plan available Paid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation policy provided Competitive pay and benefits frequently noted in employee reviews Good work‑life balance relative to construction industry norms Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.