Accounting & HR Manager Job at Project Support Services in Corona

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for leading and serving? Do you thrive in an office environment and enjoy ensuring smooth day-to-day operations? Project Support Services, a fast-growing project management firm specializing in school construction in California, is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant & HR Manager with prevailing wage and certified payroll experience to join our team.

We’re looking for someone with 6-10 years of experience who can balance leadership and administrative responsibilities while fostering a positive, collaborative atmosphere. Additionally, the role requires the ability to manage four distinct scopes of services within one company, including the responsibility of keeping numbers, reports, and records separately organized for each.

At Project Support Services, we specialize in aiding California's public school districts and community colleges with project planning, design review, and ensuring certification of their construction projects. We believe in giving back to our community and clients, helping to improve infrastructure for students and the future of education. We work hard but also enjoy a friendly, relaxed office atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP): Manage vendor bill payments, verify invoices, ensure timely payments, and reconcile accounts.
• Payroll Processing: Oversee payroll administration, including prevailing wage and certified payroll, review timesheets, and process employee reimbursements and time-off requests.
• Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections: Ensure timely invoicing, track outstanding receivables, and follow up on collections.
• Project Setup & PO Tracking: Set up client projects in our systems, manage purchase order balances, and ensure accurate tracking across multiple scopes of work.
• Scope Management: Organize and report financials separately for each of the company’s four scopes of services, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• HR Administrative Tasks: Assist with onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and termination paperwork.
• Financial Reporting: Work closely with our CPA and bookkeeper to prepare month-end and year-end financial statements.
• General Administrative Support: Organize financial and company documents, manage office supplies, prepare meeting agendas, and oversee reception duties.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 6-10 years in accounting and HR management, preferably in construction, project management, or a related field.
• Certified Payroll: Must have experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll processes.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading a team or supporting senior leadership, particularly a CEO or executive team.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with ease, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting. Experience working with accounting systems or software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Scope Management: Ability to handle and report on four separate scopes of work with distinct financials and deliverables.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiar with project management software (e.g., Harvest, Asana, or similar).
• HR Knowledge: Experience with HR administrative tasks, including new hire onboarding, benefits administration, and employee records management.
• Problem-Solving Ability: A self-starter who can anticipate office needs and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to professionally interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Time Management: Outstanding time-management and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Team Player: A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and care.

Benefits

Benefits: 401K with company match, health insurance options, paid sick days, and vacation time.

Perks: Office snacks, regular social events, growth opportunities, and work-from-home Fridays after the 90-day probation period.

Work Environment: Casual attire, modern office, and a fun, collaborative team.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $85,000

Join a company where you can make an impact while enjoying a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Apply today to become part of the Project Support Services team!