Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Lake Elsinore, CA with a construction-focused organization supporting industrial facilities and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on administrative and accounting professional who understands the pace, compliance requirements, and documentation needs of the construction industry.
The Office Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting support, payroll administration, certified payroll tracking, insurance documentation, HR coordination, and general office operations. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the details, keeping financial and compliance processes organized, and serving as a trusted resource to both office and field teams.
This position offers stability, visibility, and the opportunity to work closely with leadership in a team-oriented environment where accuracy, accountability, and construction industry knowledge are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting functions including accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payable invoice entry, bank reconciliations, and tax and payroll payment coordination.
- Support payroll processes with a focus on prevailing wage rules, federal and state requirements, certified payroll, DIR reporting, and LCP Tracker documentation.
- Maintain insurance-related documentation including certificates, claims support, and compliance records.
- Coordinate HR and regulatory compliance activities including employee document updates, onboarding new employees, and maintaining required records.
- Oversee general office operations including ordering supplies, organizing documents, supporting administrative workflows, and helping maintain an efficient office environment.
- Assist with additional system or program-related work, including possible NiceTouch program responsibilities as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Lake Elsinore, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage construction accounting support including AR, AP, deposits, invoice entry, reconciliations, and payment tracking.
- Administer payroll-related processes with a focus on prevailing wage, certified payroll, DIR, and LCP Tracker requirements.
- Maintain insurance certificates, claims documentation, employee records, onboarding paperwork, and regulatory compliance files.
- Coordinate office management responsibilities including supplies, organization, documentation, and administrative support.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant office management, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, or administrative experience.
- Construction industry experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, bank reconciliation, and general bookkeeping practices.
- Experience with payroll compliance, prevailing wage rules, certified payroll, federal and state payroll requirements, DIR, and LCP Tracker.
- Familiarity with insurance certificates, claims documentation, HR records, onboarding, and regulatory compliance.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple administrative and accounting priorities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to support leadership, employees, vendors, and field personnel professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using NiceTouch or similar office, accounting, compliance, or workflow systems.
- Prior experience supporting construction companies involved in industrial facilities, infrastructure, public works, or prevailing wage projects.
- Strong working knowledge of construction documentation, job costing support, payroll reporting, and compliance tracking.