What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR and Accounting Coordinator position at Western Utility Telecom?
Western Utility Telecom is where precision meets purpose. We’re on the hunt for a dependable, detail-driven HR and Accounting Coordinator to own our HR operations and step in as a reliable backup for payroll and accounting. If you're someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in getting the details right, and can pivot from people ops to number crunching without missing a beat—this role was made for you.
What’s in it for You?
- Annual Salary: $52,000–$62,400
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific
- Workweek: 40 hours/week
- Employment Type: Temp-to-perm
- Overtime Pay available
- Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave & Family Medical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness & Gym Benefits
- Paid Job Training
- Flexible Work Schedule
Why You’ll Love It Here
- You won’t just be pushing paperwork—you’ll be at the core of a team that builds, supports, and delivers.
- This isn’t a “stay in your lane” job. You’ll flex your HR muscles while getting into the accounting and payroll side of things.
- Western Utility Telecom values accuracy, follow-through, and cross-functional collaboration.
- You’ll join a rock-solid company with roots in Salem, OR, where loyalty, precision, and excellence drive everything they do.
Your New Role
You’ll own the day-to-day operations of HR while backing up accounting and payroll processes when needed. About 70% of your time will be focused on HR functions, with the rest split across accounting, payroll, and office support.
Location: Salem, OR
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead onboarding/offboarding, administer benefits, and manage 401(k) plans.
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Run recruitment efforts from job postings to interviews using an ATS.
- Provide backup for accounts payable, receivable, general ledger entries, and payroll.
- Cover the front desk when needed—phones, visitors, mail, and basic admin duties.
Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.
Job requirements
- Associate’s degree required (Bachelor’s preferred) in HR, Business, or Accounting
- 3–5 years of HR experience with exposure to accounting and/or payroll
- Strong working knowledge of HR laws, practices, and procedures
- Familiar with accounting software (Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks) and HRIS platforms
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
- Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
- Must pass background check and drug test
Bonus Points For:
- Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment
- Prior benefits administration background
- SHRM-CP, PHR, CPP, or bookkeeping certification
Western Utility Telecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $62,400
