Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Specialist

Apex Companies

10d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Payroll Specialist Position Summary The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing payroll for employees across multiple divisions, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, labor laws, and prevailing wage requirements. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, communicative, and flexible, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Requirements

Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes
Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and labor regulations
Experience with prevailing wage payrolls and reporting requirements
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manually audit and review complex timesheets
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple divisions and diverse employee populations
Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
2+ years of payroll processing experience
2+ years in prevailing wage experience
Experience working with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing

Responsibilities

Process and review payroll for employees across multiple divisions and employee groups
Accurately review, audit, and validate employee timesheets, including manual timesheet reviews
Understand and apply various pay types (regular, overtime, double time, prevailing wage, PTO, bonuses, retro pay, etc.)
Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws
Prepare, review, and submit prevailing wage reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, variances, and employee inquiries in a timely manner
Collaborate closely with HR, Accounting, IT, and department leaders to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing
Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, supervisors, and leadership regarding payroll-related matters
Assist with payroll process improvements and support special projects or additional tasks as assigned
Be available to work during holidays and critical payroll periods to ensure timesheets are reviewed, and payroll deadlines are met