Certified Payroll Clerk

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Certified Payroll & Labor Compliance Expert to own prevailing wage payroll processes, compliance reporting, audits, and labor compliance administration in Chino, CA. This on-site role is temp-to-hire with an hourly pay rate of $30–$38.

You will set up and manage payroll for prevailing wage projects, prepare reports, classify employees for DIR, and ensure adherence to labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with DIR Certified Payroll Reporting.
• Experience setting up and managing prevailing wage jobs.
• Hands-on experience with Certified Payroll audits and error resolution.
• Experience onboarding and managing clients within: DIRLCP Tracker/LAUSD systems.
• Strong understanding of labor compliance regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work independently and confidently as the subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage payroll for prevailing wage projects.
• Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports.
• Create and maintain DIR reporting for multiple projects.
• Assist with employee and project DIR classifications.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements and labor regulations.
• Investigate and resolve certified payroll discrepancies.
• Correct reporting errors and address audit findings.
• Support payroll compliance reviews and audits.
• Work with project teams and clients to resolve compliance issues.

Skills

DIR Certified Payroll Reporting

Prevailing wage knowledge

Payroll audits

Labor compliance regulations

Client onboarding

Independent worker

Tools

DIRLCP Tracker

LAUSD systems

Job description

Location: Chino, CA (On-Site) Pay: $30 - $38 per Hour Type: Temp-to-Hire

Are You the Go-To Expert for Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Compliance?

We’re looking for a Certified Payroll & Labor Compliance Expert to join our team and take ownership of prevailing wage payroll processes, compliance reporting, audits, and labor compliance administration. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, improving processes, and ensuring projects stay compliant from start to finish.

What You'll Be Doing

Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Compliance?

• Set up and manage payroll for prevailing wage projects?
• Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports?
• Create and maintain DIR reporting for multiple projects?
• Assist with employee and project DIR classifications?
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements and labor regulations

Problem Solving & Audits?

• Investigate and resolve certified payroll discrepancies?
• Correct reporting errors and address audit findings?
• Support payroll compliance reviews and audits?
• Work with project teams and clients to resolve compliance issues

Process Improvement?

• Help streamline certified payroll and regular payroll processes?
• Improve workflow efficiencies within the payroll department?
• Support labor compliance initiatives across multiple projects

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves?

• Strong experience with DIR Certified Payroll Reporting?
• Experience setting up and managing prevailing wage jobs?
• Hands-on experience with Certified Payroll audits and error resolution?
• Experience onboarding and managing clients within: DIRLCP TrackerLAUSD systems?
• Strong understanding of labor compliance regulations and reporting requirements?
• Ability to work independently and confidently as the subject matter expert

Bonus Points?

• Experience working with LAUSD projects?
• Experience with Project Labor Agreements (PLA)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.