Payroll Specialist - Troy, VA

The Caton Companies • Troy, Virginia • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Aug 4, 2026

CATON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, one of The Caton Companies, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team at our corporate office in Troy (Zion Crossroads), Virginia!  

(This is an in-person role at our corporate office in Troy, Virginia.)

Summary

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for compiling and maintaining all construction payroll, providing weekly and bi-weekly gross pay reports to our parent company, and reconciling to final payroll reports.  Assists with new hire onboarding, and works with our Human Resources department to address all payroll-related inquiries and issues.  

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Knowledge

    · 3-5 years of experience working payroll administration, preferably in a construction/government contract and multi-state environment.

    · Proven ability to resolve issues related to earnings, taxes, and payroll-related inquiries.

    · Understanding of payroll-related GL accounts and GAAP reporting.

    · The ideal candidate is meticulous, resourceful, and approachable with great analytical and mathematical abilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday –  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. 

Company Benefits

•    Competitive Compensation Package

•    Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

•    FSA Program

•    401K Program with 4% company match

•    8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday

•    120 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year

And more…

Why you should apply: 

•    Excellent working environment

•    Working for a company that cares about your success 

•    Working for a growing company

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting salary depends upon prior work skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

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