Certified Payroll Analyst

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst in Houston, TX, with specialized knowledge of Certified Payroll to support our growing payroll operations team. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage rules, including Davis-Bacon Act reporting for public and government-funded projects.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years in certified payroll, familiarity with union and construction payroll, and strong reconciliation and auditing skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in certified payroll.
• Experience working in the construction industry and union payroll.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with prevailing wage laws under the Davis-Bacon Act.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of certified payroll data for public and government-funded projects.
• Support payroll operations through processing, reconciliation, and auditing.
• Perform data entry related to payroll processing.
• Handle payroll tax calculations and accounting duties.

Skills

Certified payroll processes

Payroll systems (Paycom)

Union & construction payroll

Reconciliation & auditing

Payroll tax & accounting

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst with specialized expertise in Certified Payroll to support our growing payroll operations team. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, particularly under the Davis-Bacon Act. The successful candidate will be responsible for timely, accurate, and complete reporting of certified payroll data for public and government-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with prevailing wage laws under the Davis-Bacon Act.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of certified payroll data for public and government-funded projects.
• Support payroll operations through processing, reconciliation, and auditing.
• Perform data entry related to payroll processing.
• Handle payroll tax calculations and accounting duties.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in certified payroll processes.
• Expertise in payroll systems such as Paycom.
• Experience with union payroll and construction industry payroll.
• Strong skills in reconciliation and auditing.
• Knowledge of payroll tax and accounting principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in certified payroll.
• Experience working in the construction industry and union payroll.

Work Environment

Enjoy a great company culture within a relaxed environment while gaining valuable industry knowledge. The position offers a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home after the first 90 days. Note that the day for remote work is predetermined and not selectable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.73 - $32.69/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.