Payroll Manager-Construction

Cherry Bekaert Foundation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager with a construction-industry background to lead all payroll functions. You will oversee end-to-end processing, ensure compliance, and handle certified payroll reporting and benefits administration.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll experience in construction, strong knowledge of prevailing wage requirements, and the ability to manage timekeeping platforms and complex regulatory filings across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, with significant experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage and review certified payroll reporting in accordance with government and contract requirements (e.g., prevailing wage laws)
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation
• Ensure adherence to all payroll tax regulations, wage laws, and industry-specific compliance requirements
• Prepare and review payroll-related reports, filings, and reconciliations
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll audits and inquiries
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and coordination with vendors
• Ensure accurate payroll deductions for benefits and proper reconciliation
• Manage employee expense reimbursement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and proper documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and controls
• Provide guidance and support to payroll staff
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment across functions

Skills

Construction payroll knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Payroll systems

Timekeeping platforms

Job description

Payroll Manager-Construction

• Bethesda, MD

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager with a strong background in the construction industry to lead and manage all payroll-related functions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, including certified payroll reporting, benefits administration, and expense reimbursements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, well-versed in construction payroll complexities, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage and review certified payroll reporting in accordance with government and contract requirements (e.g., prevailing wage laws)
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to all payroll tax regulations, wage laws, and industry-specific compliance requirements
• Prepare and review payroll-related reports, filings, and reconciliations
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll audits and inquiries

Benefits Administration

• Oversee employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and coordination with vendors
• Ensure accurate payroll deductions for benefits and proper reconciliation

Expense Reimbursements

• Manage employee expense reimbursement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and proper documentation

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and controls
• Provide guidance and support to payroll staff (if applicable)
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment across functions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, with significant experience in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of payroll regulations and construction industry requirements
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills