Contract-to-Hire Opportunity | Blaine, MN
Industry: Construction
Compensation: $35-40/hour
About the Opportunity
Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with an established, locally owned specialty construction contractor in the north Twin Cities metro to hire an Accountant / HR & Office Administrator on a contract-to-hire basis.
This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a smaller, hands-on business environment.
The ideal candidate will oversee the company's day-to-day accounting functions while also supporting payroll, human resources, and general office administration. This individual will play an important role in keeping the business running smoothly and will work closely with company leadership.
We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable wearing multiple hats.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Oversee customer invoicing, vendor payments, and collections.
- Prepare journal entries and manage monthly and year-end closing activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and prepare financial reports for leadership.
- Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis.
- Track job-related expenses and support job costing and project profitability reporting.
- Coordinate with external accounting and tax professionals as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
Human Resources & Payroll
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including tracking employee hours, deductions, and adjustments.
- Maintain employee personnel records and payroll documentation.
- Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and new-hire paperwork.
- Assist with employee benefits administration and enrollment.
- Support compliance with applicable employment regulations and company policies.
- Manage employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and general HR matters.
- Assist leadership with HR-related administrative needs and employee communications.
Office Administration & Operations
- Oversee general office administration and support daily business operations.
- Maintain organized financial, employee, and company records.
- Coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal team members as needed.
- Assist with insurance documentation, certificates of insurance, and other construction-related paperwork.
- Support leadership with administrative projects and operational needs.
- Help streamline office procedures and improve overall efficiency.
- Serve as a dependable point of contact for accounting, HR, and administrative matters.
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar financial role.
- Experience managing full-cycle accounting processes.
- Hands-on payroll processing experience.
- Working knowledge of general HR administration and employee recordkeeping.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.
- Professional communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Preferred
- Experience in construction, specialty contracting, or a project-based business.
- Familiarity with job costing, construction billing, and project-related financial reporting.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Knowledge of construction payroll practices and related compliance requirements.
- Previous experience supporting a small or privately held business.