Certified Payroll Clerk

AppleOne Employment Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Fresno, CA is seeking a Certified Payroll Clerk to support industrial facilities and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on payroll compliance, Prevailing Wage, Davis-Bacon, and related public works requirements, with emphasis on accurate documentation and timely reporting.

You will review subcontractor reports, prepare in-house certified payroll submissions, and coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and compliance firms to resolve issues and

Qualifications

• Review certified payroll reports for compliance with federal, state, and local rules.
• Submit in-house certified payroll reports using payroll/compliance software.
• Submit documentation via DIR, LCP Tracker, and project systems.
• Prepare DAS 140 and DAS 142 pre-job compliance documents.
• Advise project managers on wage compliance and subcontractor documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, compliance firms, and internal teams to resolve RFIs and audits.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor certified payroll reports for compliance with project requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and submit accurate in-house certified payroll reports using required payroll and compliance software.
• Submit certified payroll documentation through compliance platforms such as DIR, LCP Tracker, and other project-specific systems.
• Prepare pre-job compliance documents, including DAS 140 and DAS 142 forms.
• Advise project managers on wage compliance requirements, subcontractor documentation, and potential compliance risks.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, third-party compliance firms, and internal teams to resolve payroll RFIs, audits, corrections, and noncompliance issues.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Prevailing Wage

Davis-Bacon

DIR reporting

LCP Tracker

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

LCP Tracker

DAS 140/142

Payroll software

Job description

Job Summary

A well-established construction organization in Fresno, CA is seeking a Certified Payroll Clerk for a direct hire opportunity supporting industrial facilities and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll compliance professional with hands-on experience in Prevailing Wage, Certified Payroll, Davis-Bacon, and related public works compliance requirements. The Certified Payroll Clerk will play a critical role in maintaining accurate payroll compliance documentation, reviewing subcontractor reports, preparing in-house certified payroll submissions, and helping project teams stay aligned with federal, state, and local requirements. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, consistent project activity, and a collaborative culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor certified payroll reports for compliance with project requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and submit accurate in-house certified payroll reports using required payroll and compliance software.
• Submit certified payroll documentation through compliance platforms such as DIR, LCP Tracker, and other project-specific systems.
• Prepare pre-job compliance documents, including DAS 140 and DAS 142 forms.
• Advise project managers on wage compliance requirements, subcontractor documentation, and potential compliance risks.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, third-party compliance firms, and internal teams to resolve payroll RFIs, audits, corrections, and noncompliance issues.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $28 to $30 per hour.
• Job type: Direct hire, full-time.
• Work location: In person in Fresno, CA.
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Benefits include 401(k), medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Review and manage certified payroll compliance documentation for construction projects.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports through required compliance systems.
• Support project teams with Prevailing Wage, Davis-Bacon, and subcontractor compliance requirements.
• Conduct routine payroll compliance audits and assist with corrective action processes.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant payroll, certified payroll, or compliance experience.
• Experience with California Prevailing Wage laws, Federal Davis-Bacon requirements, and certified payroll reporting.
• Knowledge of DIR reporting, LCP Tracker, DAS 140, DAS 142, and public works compliance documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify payroll discrepancies, documentation gaps, and compliance risks.
• Ability to communicate professionally with subcontractors, project managers, third-party compliance firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, multiple projects, and detailed reporting requirements.
• Proficiency using payroll, compliance, or construction administration software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting construction, industrial facilities, infrastructure, or public works projects.
• Familiarity with Inflation Reduction Act compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with third-party labor compliance firms.
• Prior experience conducting project audits or resolving certified payroll noncompliance issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.