Payroll and Accounting Administrator

About Us

American Trade Group, Inc. is a diversified organization supporting the construction and building industries through a portfolio of companies that includes American Lumber, a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor; Lane One Transport, a transportation and logistics company; and Rafter 12 Custom Homes.

Founded in 1986, American Trade Group has built a strong history of consistent year‑over‑year growth. American Lumber has been recognized as an Aggie 100 company, honoring the fastest‑growing businesses owned or operated by Texas A&M University alumni—a reflection of our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence.

At American Lumber, our mission—We Cut Through Challenges so You can Focus on Success—guides the work we do every day. Driven by our vision to Build a Stronger America, One Solution at a Time, we focus on solving real problems, supporting our partners, and building long‑term relationships, both internally and externally. Our culture is grounded in our core values of Service, Innovation, and Partnership, with a shared commitment to strengthening the communities we serve and delivering meaningful, dependable solutions across the industries we support.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll and Accounting Administrator to join our fast‑growing, diversified private corporation at our headquarters in Bryan, Texas. This role plays an integral part in payroll processing, month‑end close activities, and detailed accounting analysis projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong team mentality, the ability to perform complex accounting and payroll activities, and a high level of comfort using technology to analyze large volumes of data with exceptional attention to detail. This position reports to the Controller.

What You’ll Do

Team & Culture Contributions

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment
• Maintain and strengthen the team‑oriented culture that supports growth and performance
• Identify areas for improvement and assist with implementing process enhancements
  
  

Payroll Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi‑weekly payroll for multiple entities using NetSuite, Time IPS, and Ceridian
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll payments, including taxes, garnishments, and deductions, in compliance with all federal and state regulations
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll laws in a multi‑state environment
• Compile and process payroll data from timekeeping systems and other sources for wages, bonuses, and commissions
• Prepare payroll accrual journal entries
• Prepare journal entries for compensation transfers between companies
• Ensure accurate calculation of taxes, benefits, and payroll deductions
• Coordinate with Human Resources to process approved personnel actions, including wage changes, benefit and deduction setup or termination, back pay, partial payments, and one‑time adjustments
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in payroll administration
• Assist with automating payroll reporting in conjunction with sales and manufacturing data

Accounting Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations in a timely manner
• Reconcile miscellaneous receivable and payroll‑related general ledger accounts
• Calculate and submit multi‑state sales tax reports and payments using Avalara
• Submit timely federal and state tax payments
• Manage the HSA Bank
• Develop the capability to serve as the 401(k) plan administrator
• Accrue bonus payments by department and prepare related journal entries
• Assist with audit requests and documentation
• Perform other accounting‑related duties as assigned

Who You Are

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of recent payroll processing experience (multi‑state preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of recent accounting experience with general ledger responsibility
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Experience with ERP accounting systems (NetSuite strongly preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and similar functions
• Superior analytical and computational skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Tableau flow preparation is a plus, but not required

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation aligned with your skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off and employee assistance program
• Meaningful work in a stable, growing organization
• Innovative, collaborative environment that values people and ideas
  

If you are a detail‑driven accounting and payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting a growing organization, we encourage you to apply. Join American Lumber and be part of a values‑driven team where your expertise is respected, your contributions make a real impact, and your career can continue to grow!