Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Auditor

Crescent Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Solutions is seeking a Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Auditor (PWACA) to work remotely on renewable energy projects. You will audit contractor payroll data, verify accuracy, and prepare weekly compliance dashboards and reports for upper management.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with LPC Tracker, and the ability to gather certified payrolls and related documentation, serving as the main point of contact for prevailing wage compliance per contract.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Background in Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship compliance or Inflation Reduction Act wage compliance.
• Experience with certified payroll and LPC Tracker software.

Responsibilities

• Audit data inputs from contractors pertaining to prevailing wage and apprenticeship.
• Compare data against criteria set in project tax and finance stipulations and contract exhibits.
• Verify data for completeness and correctness.
• Create reports for deficiencies to upper management and corrective action notes.
• Input data into dashboards showing overall compliance on a weekly basis.
• Host meetings with upper management to present weekly reports of work completed and status of audits.
• Review payroll and determine if correct wages are paid, fringe benefits contributions made, and all other aspects of labor compliance have been fulfilled per the client's requirements/contract.
• Gather certified payrolls and other related documentation, execute detailed audits, compose reports of findings, perform discrepancy research, provide support, and be the main point of contact for any prevailing wage labor compliance requirements.

Skills

Technical databases

LPC Tracker

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

LPC Tracker

Job description

The Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Auditor (PWACA) will work remotely to ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for renewable energy projects. This role involves auditing data inputs from contractors, verifying completeness and correctness, creating reports for deficiencies, and presenting findings to upper management. The PWACA will also input data into dashboards and host meetings to discuss compliance status. This includes reviewing payroll and determining if correct wages are paid, fringe benefits contributions made, and all other aspects of labor compliance have been fulfilled per the client's requirements/contract. Each project will have its own unique requirements, and it will be the responsibility of the PWACA to gather each requirement and relay information to the respective individuals responsible for meeting compliance. The PWACA will be gathering certified payrolls and other related documentation, executing detailed audits, composing reports of findings, performing discrepancy research, providing support, and being the main point of contact for any prevailing wage labor compliance requirements.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Audit data inputs from contractors pertaining to prevailing wage and apprenticeship.
• Compare data against criteria set in project tax and finance stipulations and contract exhibit(s).
• Verify data for completeness and correctness.
• Create reports for deficiencies to upper management and corrective action notes.
• Input data into dashboards showing overall compliance on a weekly basis.
• Host meetings with upper management to present weekly reports of work completed and status of audits.
• Review payroll and determine if correct wages are paid, fringe benefits contributions made, and all other aspects of labor compliance have been fulfilled per the client's requirements/contract.
• Gather certified payrolls and other related documentation, execute detailed audits, compose reports of findings, perform discrepancy research, provide support, and be the main point of contact for any prevailing wage labor compliance requirements.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelors degree or higher.
• At least 3 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship compliance or other compliance of wages stipulated in the Inflation Reduction Act requirements as well as experience with certified payroll and LPC Tracker software.

Required Skillsets:

• Self-starter with high competence in technical databases.
• Experience with the program LPC Tracker.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.