Certified Payroll Specialist - Multi-State & Compliance Expert

Worth & Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

Worth & Company, Inc. is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist to prepare and file weekly payroll reports for multiple jurisdictions. The role supports compliance with Davis-Bacon, state regulations, and labor laws across PA, NJ, DE, and MD, leveraging experience in the construction industry.

The successful candidate will manage payroll accuracy, collaborate with HR and Accounting, and assist with year-end reporting and internal audits. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or equivalent payroll experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong knowledge of PA, NJ, DE, and MD payroll regulations and prevailing wage rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (Davis-Bacon and state-specific requirements).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage requirements.
• Assist in weekly payroll for employees accurately and on time.
• Maintain and audit payroll records, verifying hours, wages, deductions, and benefits.
• Monitor wage determinations and fringe benefits allocations as applicable.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and Project Management on employee classification and job costing.
• Stay current with payroll tax laws for PA, NJ, DE, and MD.
• Process garnishments, levies, and other payroll adjustments per law.
• Support audits related to payroll and year-end reporting (W-2).

Skills

CPP designation

Multi-state payroll

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ADP

Job description

Worth & Company, Inc. is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist to prepare and file weekly payroll reports for multiple jurisdictions. The role supports compliance with Davis-Bacon, state regulations, and labor laws across PA, NJ, DE, and MD, leveraging experience in the construction industry.

The successful candidate will manage payroll accuracy, collaborate with HR and Accounting, and assist with year-end reporting and internal audits. Competitive benefits are offered.