Certified Payroll Accountant

Bering Straits Native Corporation•Anchorage, AK

34d

About The Position

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking a qualified Certified Payroll Reporting Accountant to join our team in Anchorage, Alaska. The Certified Payroll Reporting Specialist is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting certified payroll reports in accordance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act and related labor compliance regulations. This role ensures full compliance with contract-specific labor regulations and maintains accurate and timely payroll documentation for public works and government-funded projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certified payroll reporting experience, preferably with a general contractor or in the construction industry.
Strong working knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and related labor compliance regulations.
Proficiency with certified payroll and compliance tracking software (e.g., LCPtracker, eMars, or other).
Attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to interpret wage determinations, job classifications, and compliance requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with subcontractors, project staff, and public agencies.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight reporting deadlines.
Knowledge of union and non-union labor practices (if applicable).
Understanding of union fringe benefit fund payments and related reporting schedules.
Experience handling employment verification requests in coordination with third-party platforms such as The Work Number.
Familiarity with construction industry terminology and job site operations

Nice To Haves

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or similar credential.
Experience managing certified payroll for subcontractors on public works or government-funded projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., WH-347) on a weekly basis for all applicable projects.
Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and contract-specific requirements.
Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Liaise with project managers, HR, and accounting departments to ensure correct payroll classification and coding.
Respond to government agency audits, labor compliance officers, and third-party compliance reviewers.
Monitor changes in prevailing wage rates and regulations and work with Projecting accounting to apply updates appropriately.
Train and support internal staff on certified payroll procedures and compliance requirements.
Manage document retention for certified payroll and labor compliance records.
Utilize labor compliance software such as LCPtracker, eMars, or similar platforms to manage and report on certified payroll.
Coordinate union reporting and payment submissions as required by project labor agreements, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of dues, fringe benefits, and other contributions.
Process and transmit employment verification data for current and former employees to The Work Number in compliance with corporate policy and third-party verification requests.
Support or serve as backup to the Payroll Tax Accountant during absences or peak periods
Serve as backup to the Payroll Analyst as needed, including assisting with processing payroll