Construction Payroll Specialist

Express Employment Professionals2255 Watt Ave Suite 50Sacramento CA 95825Phone: View phone number on referhire.me
Construction Payroll SpecialistLocation: Sacramento Area, CASalary: $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time
Industry: Concrete Construction
Position OverviewExpress Employment Professionals is recruiting an experienced Construction Payroll Specialist for a well-established concrete construction company.This position is responsible for managing payroll operations, including regular payroll, union payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction payroll, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy construction office.In addition to payroll responsibilities, this individual will assist with project-related administrative tasks, accounting support, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing & Compliance

• Process accurate and timely payroll for construction employees, including both union and non-union employees.
• Manage regular payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage payroll requirements.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for applicable public works projects.
• Ensure compliance with union agreements, wage classifications, prevailing wage requirements, and applicable payroll regulations.
• Review employee timecards, verify hours worked, and coordinate necessary approvals with supervisors and project managers.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, missing time entries, and employee payroll questions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee information, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with union reporting and related payroll compliance requirements.

Accounting & Project Support

• Perform company credit card reconciliations, reviewing transactions and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and other accounting tasks.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail, invoices, and documentation to the appropriate construction projects or departments.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining project-related accounting records.
• Coordinate with project managers and field supervisors to resolve discrepancies involving timecards, payroll, and project documentation.
• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the office team.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

QualificationsRequired:

• Previous experience processing payroll within the construction industry.
• Hands-on experience with union payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage payroll.
• Strong understanding of construction payroll requirements, wage classifications, and payroll compliance.
• Experience reviewing timecards, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating payroll approvals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees, field supervisors, project managers, and office staff.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information.

Preferred:

• Experience working for a concrete contractor, general contractor, or specialty construction subcontractor.
• Familiarity with California public works payroll and prevailing wage requirements.
• Experience with credit card reconciliations, general ledger accounts, and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience working with multiple construction projects and job costing.
• Knowledge of construction accounting or payroll software.

Compensation & Schedule

• Annual Salary: $60,000–$75,000 DOE
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Industry: Concrete Construction

Apply TodayIf you have experience managing construction payroll, including union, certified, and prevailing wage requirements, we'd like to hear from you!Express Employment Professionals – Sacramento Northeast
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