Certified Payroll Specialist

TNT Crane & Rigging; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging in Houston, TX seeks a Certified Payroll Specialist to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws on government-funded construction projects.

You will manage weekly certified payroll reporting across LCPTracker, Elations, EMARS, Paycom and FCC, review wage determinations, and train project teams on coding and processes.

Strong detail orientation, 5+ years of payroll experience, and solid knowledge of Davis-Bacon, IRA, and SCA are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Certified Payroll experience
• Experience with LCPTracker, Elations, and EMARS
• Experience with Paycom and FCC
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to meet urgent deadlines with high-volume weekly submissions
• Strong Excel and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, audit, and submit weekly certified payroll reports in LCPTracker, Elations, EMARS or via the Davids Bacon WHD-347 form.
• Ensure payroll records comply with Davis-Bacon, IRA, SCA and state prevailing wage laws.
• Review job codes, labor classifications, wage decisions, fringe rates, and worker hours for accuracy.
• Validate employees are assigned to correct projects, cost codes, and wage classifications in reporting platforms.
• Monitor and correct discrepancies related to overtime, deductions, fringe allocations, and rate changes.
• Maintain weekly statements of compliance, certified payrolls, fringe benefit documentation, and backup.
• Maintain monthly reporting to states with mandatory apprentice reporting.

Skills

Certified Payroll

Davis-Bacon knowledge

IRA knowledge

SCA knowledge

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Tools

LCPTracker

Elations

EMARS

Paycom

FCC (Fleet Cost & Care)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Company Corporate - Houston, TX 77054, Position Type: Full Time, Position Summary

The Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws for all government-funded construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Certified Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Prepare, audit, and submit weekly certified payroll reports in LCPTracker, Elations, and EMARS (Employment Monitoring & Reporting System) or by using the Davids Bacon WHD-347 form (pdf or spreadsheet).
• Ensure all payroll records comply with Davis-Bacon, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Service Contract Act, state prevailing wage laws, and project-specific requirements.
• Review job codes, labor classifications, wage decisions, fringe rates, and worker hours for accuracy before submission.
• Validate employees are assigned to correct projects, cost codes, and wage classifications within each reporting platform.
• Monitor and correct discrepancies related to overtime, deductions, fringe allocations, and rate changes.
• Maintain weekly statements of compliance, certified payrolls, fringe benefit documentation, and required backup.
• Maintain monthly reporting to states that have mandatory apprentice reporting.

Systems (FCC, Paycom, LCPTracker, Elations & EMARS)

• Manage setup and maintenance of projects, contractors, workers, and classifications in FCC, LCPTracker, Elations, and EMARS.
• Upload payroll data, troubleshoot file rejections, and resolve submission errors.
• Interpret system flags, variances, and deficiency notices.
• Track submission deadlines and ensure reports are approved promptly.
• Train field and project teams on proper coding and system processes.

Audit & Reporting

• Conduct internal payroll audits to ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports for agency reviews and audits.
• Maintain historical documentation per retention rules.
• Investigate and resolve wage complaints and compliance inquiries.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Branch Managers, TNT’s Apprentice Program team, HR, and Accounting on timecard corrections and classification issues.
• Communicate with agencies on submissions and corrections.
• Provide prevailing wage guidance during project kickoff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualifications

• 5+ years of Certified Payroll experience; experience with, LCPTracker, Elations, and EMARS preferred.
• Advanced understanding of Davis-Bacon, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), SCA, prevailing wage determinations, and fringe calculations.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Paycom and Fleet Cost & Care (FCC)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to meet urgent deadlines with high-volume weekly submissions.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.

Core Competencies

• Certified Payroll Compliance (Davis Bacon, IRA, SCA)
• Multi-System Reporting (LCPTracker, EMARS, Elations)
• Wage Determination & Classification
• Fringe Benefits Allocation
• Audit & Quality Assurance
• Project Coordination
• Regulatory Interpretation
• Time Management