Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Specialist

Paycom - ATS; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Wellness Benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Flaherty & Collins Construction is seeking a Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Specialist to ensure payroll compliance on public and private projects. You will prepare weekly reports, review wage determinations, and support project teams with payroll documentation.

The role requires detail orientation, strong organizational skills, and experience with certified payroll processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Viewpoint or LCPtracker are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliance.
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon Act requirements and wage determinations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and submit weekly certified payroll reports for applicable projects.
• Review contracts to identify certified payroll and wage requirements.
• Maintain certified payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll audits and information requests.

Skills

Certified payroll reporting

Prevailing wage compliance

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Regulatory research

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Viewpoint

LCPtracker

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage SpecialistLocation: Kansas City Office - Kansas City, MOCreating Value Through Vibrant CommunitiesWith expertise in market-rate, affordable, and mixed-use communities, we specialize in innovative public and private partnerships. Since 1993, we’ve delivered over $3 billion in developments and maintain a robust pipeline exceeding $1 billion.Our purpose—Creating Value Through Vibrant Communities—drives everything we do. Guided by our core values, we foster a dynamic and collaborative environment:DiligentWinning MindsetRespectful Team PlayerHumbly ConfidentIntegrityJoin our award-winning team! In 2024, we were recognized as being among the Top 50 Development and Construction Firms by Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive, and RE Journals.If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start building a brighter future with Flaherty & Collins Construction!Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage SpecialistAt Flaherty & Collins Construction, building great communities means more than delivering projects on time and on budget. It also means doing things the right way. Our Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our construction projects meet the payroll and prevailing wage requirements that come with public, affordable, and other regulated projects.We're looking for a Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Specialist who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with regulations, numbers, and people. If you enjoy digging into the details, solving compliance challenges, and helping project teams and subcontractors understand what's required, this could be a great opportunity for you.What You'll Do:Prepare, process, and submit weekly certified payroll reports for applicable federal, state, and local prevailing wage projects.Review project contracts and documentation to identify certified payroll, prevailing wage, wage determination, and reporting requirements.Collect, review, and reconcile subcontractor certified payroll submissions for completeness and accuracy.Monitor applicable federal and state wage determinations and fringe benefit requirements and communicate updates to project teams and subcontractors.Track missing, incomplete, or non-compliant payroll submissions and follow up with subcontractors to ensure timely corrections.Maintain certified payroll records, Statements of Compliance, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.Maintain accurate tracking logs for certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements across active projects.Serve as a primary point of contact for certified payroll audits and information requests from owners, funding agencies, and government agencies.Train and support subcontractors and project teams on certified payroll requirements and correction processes.Partner with Construction Accounting on labor classifications, apprentice ratios, wage calculations, and fringe benefit requirements.Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements during the bidding and proposal process.Stay current on changes to the Davis-Bacon Act, related regulations, and state prevailing wage laws applicable to Flaherty & Collins projects.Identify opportunities to improve certified payroll processes, workflows, and compliance documentation.Support Construction Accounting and Project Teams with payroll-related questions, documentation requests, and special projects.What Makes You a Great Fit:You have 2+ years of experience with certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage compliance, or Davis-Bacon Act requirements.Construction accounting or compliance experience is a strong plus.You have a strong understanding of wage calculations, fringe benefits, labor classifications, and compliance documentation.You're exceptionally detail-oriented and take ownership of producing accurate, complete work.You're highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.You're confident communicating with subcontractors, project teams, internal leadership, and external partners.You're analytical and enjoy researching regulations, identifying issues, and finding practical solutions.You're comfortable learning and navigating technology, with proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Viewpoint, LCPtracker, or similar certified payroll software is a plus.An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.You embody our core values of Diligent, Winning Mindset, Respectful Team Player, Humbly Confident, and IntegrityBenefits Package:Health Benefits: Medical, Vision & Dental InsuranceWellness Benefits: Employee Assistance ProgramVirtual Doctor VisitsRetirement Planning: 401k program with a company matchEmployer-Paid Life InsurancePaid Time Off- Personal Time, Birthday, Diversity Day, and 8.5 Holidays.Paid Parental LeaveRental DiscountsIndustry MembershipsCompany EventsVolunteer OpportunitiesEmployer-Paid Training & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramBonus OpportunitiesFlaherty & Collins Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.