Construction Payroll Specialist: Certified Prevailing Wage

Ledgent-Finance-; Swanston (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our construction team. You will handle payroll for field and office staff, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws and certified payroll reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include processing weekly/bi-weekly payroll, verifying timecards and job codes, maintaining payroll records, handling taxes, and assisting with audits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting is a plus.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage laws and union reporting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll for construction employees.
• Verify timecards, job codes, and wage rates for multiple job sites.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for government-funded projects.
• Handle payroll tax filings and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Collaborate with project managers and HR to confirm labor hours and classifications.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and assist with audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Tools

ADP Workforce

Job description

Ledgent-Finance- in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our construction team. You will handle payroll for field and office staff, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws and certified payroll reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include processing weekly/bi-weekly payroll, verifying timecards and job codes, maintaining payroll records, handling taxes, and assisting with audits.